The average train between Wanstead and Folkestone takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Wanstead 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 Wanstead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wanstead is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wanstead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Wanstead station and arriving at Folkestone station via Folkestone Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Wanstead to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Stratford International station.
Wanstead to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Wanstead and Folkestone is 96.4 km. The road distance is 109 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 48 min.