The average train between Solihull and Folkestone takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Solihull 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 Solihull and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Solihull is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Solihull station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Solihull to Folkestone train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.
Solihull to Folkestone train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Solihull to Folkestone train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Solihull and Folkestone is 251.3 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Solihull to Folkestone Central via London Marylebone, Marylebone station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 22m.