The average train between Rochdale and Folkestone takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochdale 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 5 times a day between Rochdale and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale 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 Rochdale to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Rochdale to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Rochdale to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Folkestone is 361.1 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Folkestone Central via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 38m.