The average train between Greenock and Folkestone takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock 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 Greenock and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Greenock to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Greenock to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Greenock to Folkestone train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Greenock and Folkestone is 667.7 km. The road distance is 791 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Folkestone Central via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 35m.