Basingstoke to Folkestone Trains

Basingstoke to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Folkestone takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.

2h 10m
Duration: 120 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 49m

£54–103

Basingstoke to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:57 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 3m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke 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.