The average train between Folkestone and Whitstable takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Whitstable station via Ramsgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Folkestone to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Folkestone to Whitstable train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Whitstable is 32.6 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Whitstable via Ramsgate in around 1h 38m.