The average train between Hampstead and Folkestone takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Hampstead 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 Hampstead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hampstead is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross station and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hampstead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hampstead station and arriving at Folkestone station via Folkestone Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Hampstead to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Charing Cross station.
Hampstead to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Hampstead and Folkestone is 107.4 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m.