The average train between France and Folkestone takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from France to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between France and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from France is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 40m • 2 changes
3h 9m • 2 changes
3h 6m • 2 changes
3h 3m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from France to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
France to Folkestone train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Folkestone train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between France and Folkestone is 500.7 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Folkestone Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m.
