The average train between Folkestone and Merstham takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Merstham. 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 Merstham. 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 Merstham at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Merstham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Merstham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Folkestone to Merstham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Merstham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Merstham station.
Book your Folkestone to Merstham train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Folkestone and Merstham is 93.9 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Merstham via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 58m.