The average train between Nottingham and Folkestone takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Nottingham to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Nottingham to Folkestone train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Nottingham and Folkestone is 261.7 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 18m.