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Gatwick to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Folkestone takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 50m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 19m
£45–98

Gatwick to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 99 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 19m.

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