The average train between Paris and Folkestone takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris 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 Paris and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Paris to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Paris to Folkestone train tickets online with Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Paris and Folkestone is 261.5 km. The road distance is 562 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m.