The average train between Paderborn and Folkestone takes 10h 30m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Paderborn and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Folkestone station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Paderborn to Folkestone train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Folkestone train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Paderborn to Folkestone train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Folkestone is 530.8 km. The road distance is 906 km.
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.