Lincoln to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Folkestone takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 56m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

3h 30m

£80–130

Lincoln to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lincoln and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:03 PM → 10:01 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:00 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:01 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
12:29 PM → 4:01 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lincoln 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.

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Folkestone Central via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 30m.

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