The average train between Thatcham and Folkestone takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Thatcham 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 every 2 hours between Thatcham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Thatcham to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Thatcham station.
Thatcham to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Thatcham to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Thatcham and Folkestone is 172.7 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Thatcham to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 31m.