How much is the train ticket from Folkestone to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Folkestone to London start at $14. The average price for this train route is around $55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Folkestone to London?

The average train trip from Folkestone to London takes 1h 30m and covers 102 km. The quickest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the Folkestone to London route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Folkestone to London?

The earliest train from Folkestone to London departs at 7:01am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.

Train Folkestone to London from $13

Next train departures

Next departures for Folkestone to London on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:07pm	Folkestone West	2h 13m	8:20pm	Woolwich Dockyard	Cheapest
Train	3:38pm	Folkestone West	1h 33m	5:11pm	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	4:07pm	Folkestone West	2h 10m	6:17pm	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	3:35pm	Folkestone Central	1h 36m	5:11pm	London Bridge	No tags
Train	3:35pm	Folkestone Central	1h 42m	5:17pm	London Waterloo East	No tags

Next departures for Folkestone to London on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:38am	Folkestone Central	1h 33m	9:11am	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	7:01am	Folkestone West	53m	7:54am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	7:38am	Folkestone Central	1h 39m	9:17am	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	7:38am	Folkestone Central	1h 43m	9:21am	London Charing Cross	No tags
Train	7:41am	Folkestone West	1h 30m	9:11am	London Bridge	No tags

Next departures for Folkestone to London on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:15am	Folkestone West	2h 29m	10:44am	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	7:40am	Folkestone West	1h 14m	8:54am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	8:15am	Folkestone West	2h 35m	10:50am	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	9:15am	Folkestone West	2h 35m	11:50am	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	10:15am	Folkestone West	2h 35m	12:50pm	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags

Next departures for Folkestone to London on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:05am	Folkestone West	2h 15m	11:20am	Woolwich Dockyard	Cheapest
Train	3:38pm	Folkestone West	1h 33m	5:11pm	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	4:07pm	Folkestone West	2h 10m	6:17pm	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	6:07pm	Folkestone West	2h 13m	8:20pm	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	7:05am	Folkestone West	2h 9m	9:14am	Penge East	No tags

Next departures for Folkestone to London on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:35pm	Folkestone Central	1h 36m	5:11pm	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	7:01am	Folkestone West	53m	7:54am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	9:05am	Folkestone West	2h 15m	11:20am	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	4:07pm	Folkestone West	2h 10m	6:17pm	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	6:07pm	Folkestone West	2h 13m	8:20pm	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags

Next departures for Folkestone to London on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:05am	Folkestone West	2h 15m	11:20am	Woolwich Dockyard	Cheapest
Train	7:01am	Folkestone West	53m	7:54am	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	4:07pm	Folkestone West	2h 10m	6:17pm	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	6:07pm	Folkestone West	2h 13m	8:20pm	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	7:05am	Folkestone West	2h 9m	9:14am	Penge East	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:04 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Folkestone to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

102 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $52	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $194	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $40	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at $14

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Folkestone to London by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Folkestone to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Folkestone to London start at $14. The average price for this train route is around $55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Folkestone to London?
The average train trip from Folkestone to London takes 1h 30m and covers 102 km. The quickest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the Folkestone to London route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Folkestone to London?
The earliest train from Folkestone to London departs at 7:01am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-07

$65

01-08

$66

Today

$41

01-10

$41

01-11

$80

01-12

$30

01-13

$13

01-14

$31

The cheapest trip from Folkestone to London was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Folkestone to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $184 for a train ticket from Folkestone to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2026-01-13.