Ostend to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Folkestone takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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.

5h 8m
Duration: 371 mi
Distance: £201
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

5h 47m

£171–299

Ostend to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ostend and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:01 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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.