Train Preston to Folkestone from £115 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Folkestone takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 7m

Duration

278 mi

Distance

£115

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Preston to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:33 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:01 PM
4h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:01 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:01 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:01 AM → 2:01 PM
4h • 1 change
12:03 PM → 4:01 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:02 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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