The average train between Slough and Folkestone takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 Slough and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Folkestone station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Slough to Folkestone train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Slough station.
Slough to Folkestone train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Slough to Folkestone train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Slough and Folkestone is 131.5 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Folkestone Central via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 24m.