The average train between Castleford and Folkestone takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Castleford 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 3 times a day between Castleford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Monkhill station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Castleford to Folkestone train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Pontefract Monkhill station.
Castleford to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Castleford and Folkestone is 340.4 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Monkhill to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 40m.
