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Ashton-under-Lyne to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Folkestone takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne 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.

4h 45m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 40m
£98–168

Ashton-under-Lyne to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Ashton-under-Lyne and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern11h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern8h 35m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern8h 35m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern8h 35m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a vehicle from Ashton-under-Lyne to Folkestone Central via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 40m.

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