The average train between Folkestone and Reading takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Reading. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Folkestone to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Folkestone to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Folkestone and Reading is 154.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 47m.