The average train between Luton and Folkestone takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Luton to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Luton to Folkestone train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Luton and Folkestone is 141.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 11m.