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The average train between Leeds and Folkestone takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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.

3h 44m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 46m
£98–151

Leeds to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Leeds and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern10h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 31m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 1m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 21m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 31m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 1m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 21m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 31m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 1m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 21m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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.

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  • Distance: 254.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m.

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