The average train between Salford and Folkestone takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 hourly between Salford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Salford to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Salford to Folkestone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Salford and Folkestone is 356.1 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 53m.