The average train between Liverpool and Folkestone takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Liverpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Liverpool to Folkestone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Liverpool and Folkestone is 382.9 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 6m.