Train ExCeL London to Folkestone from £42 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between ExCeL London and Folkestone takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from ExCeL London 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.

1h 8m
Duration: 68 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 47m

£32–68

ExCeL London to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between ExCeL London and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at West Silvertown DLR Station and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

8:55 PM → 10:01 PM
1h 6m • 1 change
9:55 PM → 11:01 PM
1h 6m • 1 change
10:55 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
1h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:54 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:54 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:54 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from ExCeL London 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.

Map of how to get from ExCeL London to Folkestone.

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Distance: 67.6 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Folkestone Central via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 47m.

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