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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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16

train journeys
per day

155

miles (250 kms)

4hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

05:08 / 23:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Birmingham International , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Birmingham International is approximately 155 miles (250 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 29 mins.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Birmingham International.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Birmingham International. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 7 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Birmingham International Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:08
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    10:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    06:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    11:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    08:55
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    13:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    09:52
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    14:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    10:55
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    15:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    11:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    16:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    12:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    17:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    13:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    14:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    19:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    15:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    20:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    16:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    21:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    17:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    22:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    18:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    23:05
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    19:58
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    00:41
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International
  • Mon 6th May
    22:58
    8 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    07:33
    Folkestone Central
    Birmingham International
    Folkestone Central to Birmingham International

About Folkestone Central Station

Station name Folkestone Central (FKC)
Address Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Birmingham International Station

Station name Birmingham International (BHI)
Address Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:00
Saturday 06:15 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Central and Birmingham International

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Birmingham International by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Birmingham International vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:54.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Central and Birmingham International can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone Central & Birmingham International. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Birmingham International.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Folkestone Central and Birmingham International, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.