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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Folkestone takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

1h 59m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 11m
£54–108

Colchester to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 112 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Folkestone Central via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 11m.

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