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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Folkestone takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 30m
Duration
298 mi
Distance
£158
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
5h 2m
£130–220

Calais to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarSoutheastern3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais 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: 298.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Folkestone Central via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 2m.

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