Train York to Folkestone from £104 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Folkestone takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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.

3h 13m

Duration

257 mi

Distance

£104

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

York to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between York and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:31 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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