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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Long Eaton and Folkestone. The average train journey from Long Eaton to Folkestone takes 3 hours and 8 minutes, but some East Midlands Trains + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 163 mi (262 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 46m |
| Lowest price | $126.74 |
| Most frequent service | East Midlands Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Long Eaton to Folkestone?
2 train services operate from Long Eaton to Folkestone. East Midlands Trains + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 2 | 3h 44m | $126.74 |
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 6 | 2h 57m | $126.74 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Long Eaton to Folkestone start from $127, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Folkestone. CrossCountry + Connections in Long Eaton leaves from Tamworth Road . And in Folkestone trains arrive at Folkestone Central and one other train station.
From Long Eaton to Folkestone train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 3 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Folkestone faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 46 minutes.
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Long Eaton to Folkestone start from $127, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Folkestone. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Long Eaton leaves from Tamworth Road . And in Folkestone trains arrive at Folkestone Central and one other train station.
From Long Eaton to Folkestone train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Folkestone faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 46 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Long Eaton to Folkestone. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Long Eaton at 12:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 8 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Folkestone to Long Eaton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Long Eaton?
Main departure station: Tamworth Road
There is one train station in Long Eaton.
All train stations in Long Eaton:
Tamworth Road
Where is the train station in Folkestone?
Main arrival station: Folkestone Central
Folkestone receives travelers from Long Eaton at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Folkestone:
Folkestone Central
Folkestone West Train Station
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