The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Folkestone takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Folkestone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Folkestone is 313.4 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 18m.