The average train between Middlesbrough and Folkestone takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Folkestone station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Middlesbrough to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Folkestone train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Folkestone is 420.7 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Folkestone Central via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 42m.