The average train between Petersfield and Folkestone takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Petersfield 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 Petersfield and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Petersfield is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Petersfield to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Petersfield station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Petersfield to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Petersfield station.
Petersfield to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Petersfield to Folkestone train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Petersfield and Folkestone is 147.5 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Petersfield to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 2m.