The average train between Hull and Folkestone takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 hourly between Hull and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Folkestone station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Hull to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Hull to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Folkestone is 313.1 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Folkestone Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 16m.