The average train between Kettering and Folkestone takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering 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 Kettering and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Kettering to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Kettering to Folkestone train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Kettering and Folkestone is 196 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 40m.