The average train between Burton upon Trent and Folkestone takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Tamworth station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Burton upon Trent to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Tamworth station.
Burton upon Trent to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Burton upon Trent and Folkestone is 271.8 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Folkestone Central via Tamworth, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 34m.