The average train between Maidenhead and Folkestone takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Maidenhead to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Maidenhead to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidenhead and Folkestone is 140.1 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 13m.