The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Folkestone takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 hourly between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestone train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestone train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Folkestone is 251.1 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Folkestone Central via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 10m.