The average train between Oakham and Folkestone takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Oakham 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 Oakham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Folkestone station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Oakham to Folkestone train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Folkestone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Oakham to Folkestone train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oakham and Folkestone is 219.6 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Folkestone Central via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h.