The average train between Barking and Folkestone takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Barking 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 Barking and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Folkestone station via Folkestone Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Barking to Folkestone train services, operated by c2c, depart from Stratford International station.
Barking to Folkestone train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Barking to Folkestone train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barking and Folkestone is 90.6 km. The road distance is 111 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 46 min.