The average train between Folkestone and Chessington takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Chessington. 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 Folkestone and Chessington. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Chessington at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Chessington station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Folkestone to Chessington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Chessington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chessington North station.
Book your Folkestone to Chessington train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Chessington is 107.1 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chessington North via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 2h 4m.