The average train between Calais and Folkestone Central takes 5h 3m 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 3 times a day 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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



2h 56m • 3 changes


3h 58m • 3 changes


4h 56m • 3 changes


2h 56m • 3 changes


3h 6m • 3 changes


3h 58m • 3 changes


4h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Folkestone Central? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Folkestone Central. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Calais to Folkestone Central train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Calais and Folkestone Central is 50 km. The road distance is 486 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 14m.