The average train between Battle and Folkestone takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. 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 1:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Battle is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Hastings and take an average of 2h 21m. 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 Hastings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Battle to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Battle station.
Battle to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Battle to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Battle and Folkestone is 51.2 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Battle to Folkestone Central via Hastings and Ashford International in around 2h 14m.