Train Purley to Folkestone from £50 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Purley and Folkestone takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Purley 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.

2h 8m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

2h 13m

£38–86

Purley to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Purley and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:57 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 2:02 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:03 AM → 10:02 AM
8h 59m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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