The average train between Calais and Folkestone Central takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Folkestone Central. 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 and Folkestone Central. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Folkestone Central 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 to Folkestone Central. 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 to Folkestone Central train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Folkestone Central train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Calais and Folkestone Central is 50.1 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.
