Lancaster to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Folkestone takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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.

4h 43m
Duration: 299 mi
Distance: £131
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 20m

£112–185

Lancaster to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Lancaster and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:41 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 3:01 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

11:44 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lancaster to Folkestone? 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.