The average train between Telford and Folkestone takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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 Telford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Folkestone station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Telford to Folkestone train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Folkestone train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Telford to Folkestone train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Folkestone is 305 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Folkestone Central via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 59m.