How much does a train ticket cost from Folkestone to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Folkestone to London start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Folkestone to London?

The average train journey time from Folkestone to London is 1h 34m, covering a distance of 56 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the Folkestone to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 18 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 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Train Folkestone to London from £20

Next train departures

Next departures from Folkestone to London on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:35	Folkestone Central	1h 36m	17:11	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	07:31	Folkestone West	53m	08:24	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	16:07	Folkestone West	2h 10m	18:17	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	17:07	Folkestone West	2h 10m	19:17	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	07:04	Folkestone West	2h 10m	09:14	Penge East	No tags

Next departures from Folkestone to London on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:35	Folkestone Central	1h 36m	17:11	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	07:31	Folkestone West	53m	08:24	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	16:07	Folkestone West	2h 10m	18:17	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	17:07	Folkestone West	2h 10m	19:17	Woolwich Dockyard	No tags
Train	07:04	Folkestone West	2h 10m	09:14	Penge East	No tags

Next departures from Folkestone to London on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:38	Folkestone Central	1h 33m	09:11	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	15:01	Folkestone West	53m	15:54	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:38	Folkestone Central	1h 39m	09:17	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	07:38	Folkestone Central	1h 43m	09:21	London Charing Cross	No tags
Train	07:41	Folkestone West	1h 30m	09:11	London Bridge	No tags

Next departures from Folkestone to London on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	Folkestone West	1h 58m	16:58	Penge East	Cheapest
Train	08:11	Folkestone West	1h 47m	09:58	Penge East	Fastest
Train	08:11	Folkestone West	2h 41m	10:52	New Cross	No tags
Train	08:11	Folkestone West	1h 53m	10:04	West Dulwich	No tags
Train	08:35	Folkestone West	1h 59m	10:34	West Dulwich	No tags

Next departures from Folkestone to London on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:35	Folkestone Central	1h 36m	17:11	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	07:31	Folkestone West	53m	08:24	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:04	Folkestone West	2h 10m	09:14	Penge East	No tags
Train	07:04	Folkestone West	2h 10m	09:14	Penge East	No tags
Train	07:02	Folkestone Central	2h 4m	09:06	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Folkestone to London on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:35	Folkestone West	1h 36m	10:11	London Bridge	Cheapest
Train	15:38	Folkestone West	1h 33m	17:11	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	07:04	Folkestone West	2h 10m	09:14	Penge East	No tags
Train	07:04	Folkestone West	2h 10m	09:14	Penge East	No tags
Train	07:04	Folkestone West	1h 38m	08:42	London Bridge	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 22:02 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

64 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £24	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £104	Average duration1h 34m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £17	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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Folkestone to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Folkestone to London start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Folkestone to London?
The average train journey time from Folkestone to London is 1h 34m, covering a distance of 56 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the Folkestone to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 18 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 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

02/12

£24

03/12

£59

Today

£24

05/12

£24

06/12

£22

07/12

£20

08/12

£24

09/12

£24

The cheapest trip from Folkestone to London was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £20

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 £20 to £99 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 £20, which is on 2025-12-07.