It takes an average of 1h 37m to travel from London to Folkestone Central by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (102 km). There are normally 104 trains per day travelling from London to Folkestone Central and tickets for this journey start from £12.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:29 | |
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Last train | 23:48 | |
Departure station | London | |
Arrival station | Folkestone Central | |
Journey time | From 53m | |
Distance | 63 miles (102 km) | |
Frequency | 104 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £12.50 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from London to Folkestone Central? We’ve got you covered.
The average journey time from London to Folkestone Central by train is 1 hour and 37 minutes, with around 111 trains travelling 63 miles between these two destinations daily. There’s no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to your destination. The fastest train can get you there in just 53 minutes.
Operated by Southeastern, all trains on this route offer free WiFi, access to Southeastern’s onboard entertainment service – Se Motion – filled with TV shows and films, and even First Class seating on certain routes.
Did you know you can now buy digital train tickets from London to Folkestone? That’s right, no more queuing at the ticket machine or fumbling around for that paper ticket. It can now live in your Trainline app.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we’ll show you how much you can save on your train tickets if you travel Off-Peak or get a Railcard. Find out more about trains to Folkestone.
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The average journey time by train between London and Folkestone Central is 1 hour and 37 minutes, with around 104 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from London to Folkestone Central is 53 minutes.
Train ticket prices from London to Folkestone Central can start from as little as £12.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Folkestone Central without having to change trains. There are 104 direct trains from London to Folkestone Central each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from London to Folkestone Central leaves at 05:29. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London to Folkestone Central leaves at 23:48. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from London to Folkestone Central cover a distance of around 63 miles (102 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Folkestone Central to London.
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If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London to Folkestone Central is right for you.
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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