The average train between Folkestone and Croydon takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Croydon. 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 Croydon. 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 Croydon at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Croydon station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Folkestone to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Folkestone to Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Folkestone and Croydon is 94.4 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 28m.