The average train between Folkestone and Swalecliffe takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Swalecliffe. 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 Swalecliffe. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Swalecliffe at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Swalecliffe. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Swalecliffe station via Ramsgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Folkestone to Swalecliffe train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Swalecliffe train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
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The distance between Folkestone and Swalecliffe is 32.4 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chestfield & Swalecliffe via Ramsgate in around 1h 50m.