The average train between Sheffield and Folkestone takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Sheffield to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Sheffield to Folkestone train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Sheffield and Folkestone is 312.4 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m.