The average train between Kilmarnock and Folkestone takes 7h 55m 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.
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 7:53 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 4:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Folkestone station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Kilmarnock to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Folkestone train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Folkestone is 628.1 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Folkestone Central via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 19m.