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Trip Summary
There are 6 daily trains from Middlesbrough to Folkestone. Traveling by train from Middlesbrough to Folkestone usually takes around 5 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest Northern Rail + Connections train can make the trip in 5 hours and 18 minutes.
Distance | 261 mi (421 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 18m |
Lowest price | £81.23 |
Most frequent service | TransPennine Express + Connections |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Middlesbrough to Folkestone?
2 train services operate from Middlesbrough to Folkestone. TransPennine Express + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Rail + Connections | 2 | 5h 19m | £81.23 |
TransPennine Express + Connections | 4 | 5h 31m | £162.37 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Middlesbrough to Folkestone start from £81, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Folkestone. Northern Rail + Connections in Middlesbrough leaves from Middlesbrough Train Station . And in Folkestone trains arrive at Folkestone Central and one other train station.
From Middlesbrough to Folkestone train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 5 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to Folkestone faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 18 minutes.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Middlesbrough to Folkestone start from £162, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Folkestone. TransPennine Express + Connections in Middlesbrough leaves from Middlesbrough Train Station . And in Folkestone trains arrive at Folkestone Central and one other train station.
From Middlesbrough to Folkestone train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 5 hours and 31 minutes. If you are looking to get to Folkestone faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 18 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Middlesbrough and Folkestone is approximately 261 miles, or 421 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Middlesbrough to Folkestone tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Middlesbrough at 18:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Middlesbrough?
Main departure station: Middlesbrough Train Station
There is one train station in Middlesbrough.
All train stations in Middlesbrough:
Middlesbrough Train Station
Where is the train station in Folkestone?
Main arrival station: Folkestone West Train Station
Folkestone receives travelers from Middlesbrough at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Folkestone:
Folkestone West Train Station
Folkestone Central
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