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The average train between Chelsea and Folkestone takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelsea 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 Chelsea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelsea is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:48 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 London Charing Cross station and arriving at Folkestone Central station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
Chelsea to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
Chelsea to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Chelsea and Folkestone is 103.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
