Elgin to Folkestone Trains

Elgin to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Folkestone takes 13h 1m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

13h 1m
Duration: 658 mi
Distance: £293
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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10h 51m

£222–384

Elgin to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 13h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:26 PM → 8:01 AM
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18h 35m • 3 changes
6:56 PM → 11:01 AM
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16h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 PM → 3:01 PM
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16h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:01 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:03 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:01 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:03 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:01 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:03 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 4:01 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:01 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:02 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 9:01 PM
11h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:43 AM → 9:01 PM
10h 18m • 3 changes
1:14 PM → 12:01 AM
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10h 47m • 3 changes
5:47 PM → 11:01 AM
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17h 14m • 3 changes
9:46 PM → 3:01 PM
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17h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:01 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 6:03 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin 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.

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Elgin to Folkestone train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:26 PM → 8:01 AMArrives next day

6:56 PM → 11:01 AMArrives next day

10:16 PM → 3:01 PMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:01 PM

6:32 AM → 5:02 PM

7:53 AM → 6:03 PM

9:52 AM → 9:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:01 PM

6:32 AM → 5:02 PM

7:53 AM → 6:03 PM

9:52 AM → 9:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:01 PM

6:32 AM → 5:02 PM

7:53 AM → 6:03 PM

9:52 AM → 9:02 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 4:01 PM

6:32 AM → 5:01 PM

7:53 AM → 6:02 PM

9:52 AM → 9:01 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:43 AM → 9:01 PM

1:14 PM → 12:01 AMArrives next day

5:47 PM → 11:01 AMArrives next day

9:46 PM → 3:01 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:01 PM

6:32 AM → 5:02 PM

7:53 AM → 6:03 PM

9:52 AM → 9:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Elgin to Aberdeen

Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Elgin to Inverness

Train trips from Elgin

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1:26 PM → 8:01 AM
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6:56 PM → 11:01 AM
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10:16 PM → 3:01 PM
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1:14 PM → 12:01 AM
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5:47 PM → 11:01 AM
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9:46 PM → 3:01 PM
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