The average train between Folkestone and Chilham takes 1h and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Chilham. 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 Chilham. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Chilham at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chilham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Chilham station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Folkestone to Chilham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Chilham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chilham station.
Book your Folkestone to Chilham train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Chilham is 23 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chilham via Ashford International in around 59 min.