The average train between Spalding and Folkestone takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 Spalding and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Spalding to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Spalding to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Spalding to Folkestone train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Spalding and Folkestone is 210.1 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Folkestone Central via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 53m.