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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.
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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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Gatwick to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Gatwick and Folkestone is 94.7 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 20m.
