The average train between Croydon and Folkestone takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Croydon to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Croydon to Folkestone train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Croydon and Folkestone is 94.4 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 4m.