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Basildon to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon and Folkestone takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Basildon 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.

1h 39m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 4m
£38–74

Basildon to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Basildon and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 36m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 36m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 36m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 34m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 41m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 34m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 41m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 34m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 41m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 34m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 41m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 52m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 53m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 53m • 2 changes

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    c2cDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basildon 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.

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  • Distance: 85.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Basildon to Folkestone Central via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 4m.

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