The average train between Folkestone and Esher takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Esher. 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 Esher. 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 Esher at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Esher. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Esher station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Folkestone to Esher train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Esher train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Esher station.
Book your Folkestone to Esher train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Esher is 111.5 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Esher via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 1h 58m.