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Trip Overview

The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Folkestone takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. 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 40m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£95
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 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stowmarket and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 36m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 4m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 36m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 36m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 36m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 37m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 15m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 38m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 38m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 36m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 36m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 36m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 4m • 3 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Bury St Edmunds to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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 Stowmarket, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 38m.

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