The average train between Hamilton and Folkestone takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 every 2 hours between Hamilton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Hamilton to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Hamilton to Folkestone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Hamilton and Folkestone is 624.2 km. The road distance is 734 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 10m.