The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Folkestone takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 hourly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Folkestone train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Folkestone train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Folkestone is 618.2 km. The road distance is 752 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 38m.