The average train between Folkestone and Strood takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Strood. 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 Strood. 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 Strood at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Strood. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Strood station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Folkestone to Strood train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Strood train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Folkestone to Strood train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Strood is 59.2 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Strood via Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 13m.