The average train between Folkestone and Erith takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Erith. 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 Erith. 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 Erith at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Erith. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Erith station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Folkestone to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Folkestone to Erith train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Erith is 82.2 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Erith via Ebbsfleet International, Gravesend, and Dartford in around 1h 54m.