Train Hartlepool to Folkestone from £113 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £113
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 42m

£92–184

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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:59 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 9:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
5:59 PM → 10:01 PM
4h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:01 AM → 2:01 PM
5h • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
2:59 PM → 8:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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