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Trip Overview

The average train between Livingston and Folkestone takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Livingston 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.

6h 55m
Duration
475 mi
Distance
£212
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 32m
£171–264

Livingston to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Livingston and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern15h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Livingston 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.

Map of how to get from Livingston to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 474.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Livingston, Scotland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Livingston North to Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 32m.

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