The average train between Grimsby and Folkestone takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby to Folkestone. 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 Grimsby and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Folkestone station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Grimsby to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Grimsby to Folkestone train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Folkestone is 288.8 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Folkestone Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m.