The average train between Halifax and Folkestone takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 4 times a day between Halifax and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Halifax to Folkestone train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Folkestone train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Halifax to Folkestone train tickets online with Grand Central Trains and Southeastern.
The distance between Halifax and Folkestone is 357.4 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 26m.