Folkestone to Birmingham Trains

Folkestone to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Birmingham takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...

2h 39m

£72–167

Folkestone to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

3:56 PM → 6:27 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
4:54 PM → 7:27 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
5:58 PM → 8:27 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 9:27 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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