Hanover to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Folkestone takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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.

9h 10m
Duration: 620 mi
Distance: £303
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

9h 54m

£230–467

Hanover to Folkestone train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hanover and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:40 PM → 9:02 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
2:40 PM → 11:01 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:46 AM → 11:01 AM
9h 15m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 9:02 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
2:40 PM → 11:01 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:46 AM → 11:01 AM
9h 15m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 9:02 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
2:40 PM → 11:01 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:46 AM → 11:01 AM
9h 15m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 3:01 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 9:02 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:46 AM → 11:01 AM
9h 15m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:01 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 9:01 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:46 AM → 1:01 PM
11h 15m • 3 changes
5:39 AM → 3:01 PM
10h 22m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:46 AM → 11:01 AM
9h 15m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 3:01 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 5:02 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 9:02 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Folkestone Central via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 54m.

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