The average train between Grantham and Folkestone takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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 hourly between Grantham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Grantham to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Grantham to Folkestone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Hull Trains.
The distance between Grantham and Folkestone is 238.2 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 42m.