The average train between Calais Station and Folkestone takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais Station 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 Calais Station and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais Station is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais Station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Calais Station to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais Station to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Calais Station and Folkestone is 49.8 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Folkestone Central via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 12m.
