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Hartlepool to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Folkestone takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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.

4h 52m
Duration
316 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain train Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 42m
£105–165

Hartlepool to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hartlepool and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Grand Central TrainsSoutheastern4h 53m • 1 change

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    Grand Central TrainsSoutheastern5h 2m • 1 change

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Grand Central TrainsSoutheastern4h 2m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Grand Central TrainsSoutheastern4h 52m • 1 change

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    Grand Central TrainsSoutheastern5h 1m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Grand Central TrainsSoutheastern5h 1m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Grand Central TrainsSoutheastern4h 52m • 1 change

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    Grand Central TrainsSoutheastern5h 1m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool 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.

Map of how to get from Hartlepool to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 42m.

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