The average train between Gillingham and Folkestone takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 4:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Folkestone station via Dover Priory. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Gillingham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
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The distance between Gillingham and Folkestone is 55 km. The road distance is 78 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 8m.