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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham and Folkestone takes 1h 46m 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.

1h 46m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gillingham to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 34m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 34m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 39m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 31m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 39m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 31m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern4h 5m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 39m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 39m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 31m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 39m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 31m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gillingham to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 48.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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