The average train between Charing Cross and Folkestone takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Charing Cross 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 Charing Cross and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Folkestone station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
Charing Cross to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Charing Cross and Folkestone is 101.6 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
