The average train between Chartham and Folkestone takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chartham 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 Chartham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chartham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chartham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chartham station and arriving at Folkestone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Chartham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chartham station.
Chartham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Chartham to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Chartham and Folkestone is 21.8 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Chartham to Folkestone Central via Ashford International in around 48 min.