The average train between Maidenhead and Folkestone takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. 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 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 14m. 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 Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Maidenhead to Folkestone train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Folkestone train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Maidenhead to Folkestone train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Maidenhead and Folkestone is 140.1 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Folkestone Central via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 31m.