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Folkestone to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Colchester takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 6m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 42m
£55–108

Folkestone to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 112 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 42m.

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