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Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Folkestone takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. 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.

4h 29m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
£164
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone train times

Trains run twice daily between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boulogne-sur-Mer is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern5h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 317.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Boulogne Ville to Folkestone Central via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 56m.

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