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Birmingham to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Folkestone takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

2h 48m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 5m
£73–169

Birmingham to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 182.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 5m.

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