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Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Folkestone takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

5h 34m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Accrington to Leedstrain train
  2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
5h 22m
£110–181

Accrington to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern12h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern10h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington 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.

Map of how to get from Accrington to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Folkestone Central via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 22m.

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