The average train between Eltham and Folkestone takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Eltham 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 Eltham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Gravesend and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Folkestone station via Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Eltham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Eltham to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Eltham and Folkestone is 87.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Eltham to Folkestone Central via Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 15m.