The average train between Leeds and Folkestone takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Leeds to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Leeds to Folkestone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Leeds and Folkestone is 353.5 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m.