Folkestone to Bolton Trains

Folkestone to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Bolton takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Bolton. 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 30m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

4h 6m

£99–170

Folkestone to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:58 PM → 10:53 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:55 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
4h 26m • 2 changes
8:58 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 23m • 2 changes
10:58 PM → 8:52 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 3:52 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 3:42 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Bolton? 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.