Kilmarnock to Folkestone Trains

Kilmarnock to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilmarnock and Folkestone takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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.

7h 54m
Duration: 458 mi
Distance: £182
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

7h 19m

£136–282

Kilmarnock to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:53 PM → 11:01 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
7h 6m • 2 changes
7:53 PM → 8:01 AM
Arrives next day
12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:53 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:30 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 9:02 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:55 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 5:01 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 7:01 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
1:56 PM → 9:01 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:52 PM → 11:01 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
10:44 PM → 8:01 AM
Arrives next day
9h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:53 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:30 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 9:02 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:53 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:30 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 9:02 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:53 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 6:30 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 9:02 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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