The average train between Whitehaven and Folkestone takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitehaven 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 every 2 hours between Whitehaven and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at Folkestone station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Whitehaven to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Whitehaven to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitehaven and Folkestone is 500.4 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to Folkestone Central via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 47m.