The average train between Didcot and Folkestone takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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 Didcot and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Didcot to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Didcot to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Didcot to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Didcot to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Didcot and Folkestone is 177.3 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 26m.