Train Paderborn to Folkestone from £290 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Folkestone takes 11h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

11h 57m
Duration: 563 mi
Distance: £290
Average price: Twice daily
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Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

9h 52m

£202–446

Paderborn to Folkestone train times

Trains run twice daily between Paderborn and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 10:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 11h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:10 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
17h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

10:10 AM → 6:03 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
1:16 PM → 9:02 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
4:10 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
17h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

10:10 AM → 6:03 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
1:16 PM → 9:02 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
4:10 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
17h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

10:10 AM → 6:03 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
1:16 PM → 9:02 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
4:10 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
17h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

10:10 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
1:16 PM → 9:01 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
4:10 PM → 11:01 AM
Arrives next day
18h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

10:10 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
1:16 PM → 9:01 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Paderborn to Folkestone.

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Distance: 562.9 mi
Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Folkestone Central via Dortmund Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 52m.

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