The average train between Battle and Folkestone takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Battle 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 Battle and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Battle is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Battle to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Battle station and arriving at Folkestone station via Tonbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Battle to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Battle station.
Battle to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Battle to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Battle and Folkestone is 51.2 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Battle to Folkestone Central via Tonbridge in around 2h 12m.