The average train between Holyhead and Folkestone takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 5 times a day between Holyhead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Holyhead to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Holyhead to Folkestone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Holyhead and Folkestone is 466.4 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 34m.