The average train between Folkestone and Eltham takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Eltham. 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 Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Eltham at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Eltham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Eltham station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Folkestone to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eltham station.
Book your Folkestone to Eltham train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Eltham is 87.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Eltham via Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend in around 1h 51m.