The average train between Rochester and Folkestone takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 Rochester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Folkestone station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Rochester to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Rochester to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Rochester and Folkestone is 57.3 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Folkestone Central via Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 35m.