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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Folkestone takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

1h 47m
Duration
108 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 28m
£48–127

Reading to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 108.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m.

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