The average train between Watford and Folkestone takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Watford to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Watford to Folkestone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Watford and Folkestone is 125.9 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m.