The average train between London and Folkestone takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Folkestone station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
London to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your London to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between London and Folkestone is 101.7 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 54 min.
