The average train between Windermere and Folkestone takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 Windermere and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Windermere to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Windermere to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Windermere and Folkestone is 457.8 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Folkestone Central via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 33m.