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Basingstoke to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Folkestone takes 2h 12m 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 12m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 6m
£51–120

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 9:36 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 6m.

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