The average train between Blackburn and Folkestone takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackburn 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.
No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Blackburn to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Blackburn and Folkestone is 386.3 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Folkestone Central via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 50m.