Nottingham to Folkestone by train

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Overview: trains from Nottingham to Folkestone

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham to Folkestone, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:06 View journey
Last train 23:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 261
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey US$180.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 35m
Train operators 3

From Nottingham to Folkestone by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Nottingham to Folkestone by train. With 20 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train tickets between Nottingham and Folkestone

The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Folkestone start at US$180.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Nottingham to Folkestone is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Nottingham to Folkestone train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 02:06.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:50.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:05.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:05.

  • 20 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 37 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Nottingham to Folkestone

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 56 minutes, crossing a total distance of 261 kilometres.

When do tickets between Nottingham and Folkestone go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Nottingham and Folkestone 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to Folkestone

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Folkestone.

FAQs about the train journey from Nottingham to Folkestone

Want to know more about your journey from Nottingham to Folkestone? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Nottingham to Folkestone is 261 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.