The average train between Rome and Folkestone takes 24h 19m and the fastest train takes 23h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Rome 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 once daily between Rome and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 24h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 51m • 4 changes
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23h 57m • 4 changes
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22h 51m • 4 changes
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23h 57m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Folkestone station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 19m.
Rome to Folkestone train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Folkestone train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Rome to Folkestone train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Folkestone is 1,336.6 km. The road distance is 2,047 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Folkestone Central via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 16h 49m.