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

The cheapest train tickets from London to Folkestone start from PEN 69. The average price for this train route is around PEN 100. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Folkestone?

The average train journey time from London to Folkestone is 1h 11m, covering a distance of 100 km. The fastest train gets you there in 51m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the London to Folkestone route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from London to Folkestone departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 20:45.

Train London to Folkestone from PEN 65

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Folkestone on 1 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:13	London Bridge	1h 33m	16:46	Folkestone West	Cheapest
Train	15:07	St Pancras International	52m	15:59	Folkestone West	Fastest
Train	15:45	Penge East	2h 1m	17:46	Folkestone West	No tags
Train	16:45	Penge East	2h 1m	18:46	Folkestone West	No tags
Train	15:37	St Pancras International	1h 9m	16:46	Folkestone West	No tags

Next departures from London to Folkestone on 4 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:54	West Dulwich	1h 47m	10:41	Folkestone West	Cheapest
Train	07:54	West Dulwich	1h 47m	09:41	Folkestone West	Fastest
Train	07:41	Peckham Rye	2h	09:41	Folkestone West	No tags
Train	08:41	Peckham Rye	2h	10:41	Folkestone West	No tags
Train	09:41	Peckham Rye	2h	11:41	Folkestone West	No tags

Next departures from London to Folkestone on 5 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	London Bridge	1h 38m	09:48	Folkestone West	Cheapest
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	52m	07:59	Folkestone West	Fastest
Train	07:13	London Bridge	1h 36m	08:49	Folkestone West	No tags
Train	07:39	St Pancras International	1h 10m	08:49	Folkestone West	No tags
Train	08:04	St Pancras International	55m	08:59	Folkestone West	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:27 BST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Folkestone

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Folkestone. The journey takes about 1 hour 11 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

1h 11mAverage duration

100 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePEN 33 - PEN 107	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePEN 69 - PEN 236	Average duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

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 PEN 69

GB train companies: RegioJet, CrossCountry, FlixTrain, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Folkestone 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 London to Folkestone?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Folkestone start from PEN 69. The average price for this train route is around PEN 100. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Folkestone?
The average train journey time from London to Folkestone is 1h 11m, covering a distance of 100 km. The fastest train gets you there in 51m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the London to Folkestone route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Folkestone?
The earliest train from London to Folkestone departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 20:45.

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The cheapest trip from London to Folkestone was searched and found on 3 May 2026 with a price of PEN 72

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 72 to PEN 201 for a train ticket from London to Folkestone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 72, which is on 2026-05-03.