The average train between Lille and Folkestone takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 3 hours between Lille and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Lille to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Lille to Folkestone train tickets online with Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Lille and Folkestone is 141.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 57m.