The average train between Folkestone and Gillingham takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. 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 Gillingham at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Gillingham station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Folkestone to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
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The distance between Folkestone and Gillingham is 55 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Gillingham (Kent) via Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 25m.