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Carlisle to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Folkestone takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

5h 24m
Duration
367 mi
Distance
£173
Average price
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Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 11m
£124–251

Carlisle to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 367.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 11m.

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