The average train between Andover and Folkestone takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Andover 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 Andover and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Andover is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Andover to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Andover station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Andover to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Andover station.
Andover to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Andover to Folkestone train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Andover and Folkestone is 186.2 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Andover to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.