The average train between Dorking and Folkestone takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking 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 Dorking and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorking is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Folkestone station via Tonbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Dorking to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redhill station.
Dorking to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Dorking to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Dorking and Folkestone is 106 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Folkestone Central via Redhill and Tonbridge in around 2h 49m.