The average train between Ash and Folkestone takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Ash 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 Ash and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Ash is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Ash Vale station and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ash to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ash to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ash station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Ash to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Ash Vale station.
Ash to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Ash to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Ash and Folkestone is 133.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from Japonica Court to Folkestone Central via Ash Vale station, Ash Vale, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 20m.