The average train between Folkestone and Newmarket takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Newmarket. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Newmarket? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Newmarket station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Folkestone to Newmarket train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Newmarket train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Folkestone to Newmarket train tickets online with Southeastern, Great Northern and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Folkestone and Newmarket is 139.6 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Newmarket via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h 6m.