The average train between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Folkestone takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Boulogne-sur-Mer 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 twice daily between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boulogne-sur-Mer is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Boulogne-sur-Mer station and arriving at Folkestone station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Folkestone is 50.5 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Boulogne Tintelleries to Folkestone Central via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 24m.