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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Lancaster takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Lancaster. 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 23m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
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Frequency

Folkestone to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Folkestone and Lancaster. 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 Lancaster at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Lancaster? 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 Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lancaster via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h.

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