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Manchester to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Folkestone takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

3h 44m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 52m
£96–176

Manchester to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 252.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 52m.

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