The average train between Scunthorpe and Folkestone takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Scunthorpe to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Folkestone train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Folkestone is 304 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Folkestone Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 51m.