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Trip Overview

The average train between Kilmarnock and Folkestone takes 7h 53m 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 53m
Duration
458 mi
Distance
£182
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperSoutheastern12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 3m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern6h 36m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 3m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern6h 36m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperSoutheastern9h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 3m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern6h 36m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 3m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern6h 36m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastSoutheastern7h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 458.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Folkestone Central via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 20m.

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