The average train between Penrith and Folkestone takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 every 2 hours between Penrith and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Penrith to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Penrith to Folkestone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Penrith and Folkestone is 477.6 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 2m.