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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Folkestone takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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.

4h 37m
Duration
272 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 28m
£103–180

St Helens to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Folkestone Central via Wigan North Western, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 28m.

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