The average train between Beckton and Folkestone takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Beckton 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 Beckton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beckton is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Beckton station and arriving at Folkestone station via Canning Town DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Beckton to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
Beckton to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Beckton and Folkestone is 91 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Folkestone Central via Canning Town DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 54m.