The average train between Caterham and Folkestone takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Caterham 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 Caterham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Caterham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Caterham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Caterham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Caterham to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Caterham and Folkestone is 89.7 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Folkestone Central via Purley and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 46m.