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Leicester to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Folkestone takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

2h 27m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 40m
£86–149

Leicester to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 40m.

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