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Folkestone to Blackpool trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Blackpool takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 56m
Duration
295 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 11m
£86–194

Folkestone to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited8h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Blackpool? 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.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Blackpool North via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 11m.

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