The train between Dover and Folkestone takes 9 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dover 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 every 30 minutes between Dover and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dover station and arriving at Folkestone station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Dover to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Dover to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Dover and Folkestone is 11.3 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to Folkestone Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 9 min.
