The average train between Royston and Folkestone takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston 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 Royston and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Royston to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Royston to Folkestone train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Royston and Folkestone is 135.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m.