The average train between Maidstone and Folkestone takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Folkestone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Maidstone to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Maidstone and Folkestone is 49.8 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Folkestone Central via Ashford International in around 1h 2m.
