The average train between Málaga and Folkestone takes 31h 56m and the fastest train takes 27h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga 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.
Trains run twice daily between Málaga and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 31h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Málaga 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.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Folkestone station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 56m.
Málaga to Folkestone train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Folkestone train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Málaga to Folkestone train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Folkestone is 1,657.3 km. The road distance is 2,810 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Folkestone Central via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 20h 5m.