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Trip Overview

The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Folkestone takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Bury St Edmunds 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.

3h 37m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bury St Edmunds to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Bury St Edmunds and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bury St Edmunds 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.

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  • Distance: 154.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Folkestone Central via Cambridge, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m.

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