Trains tickets from Folkestone to London

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TomorrowMay 5
from $32
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
from $30
ThuMay 8
from $30
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Folkestone
    Departure location: Folkestone Central
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Bridge
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Folkestone
    Departure location: Folkestone Central
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: St Pancras International
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Folkestone
    Departure location: Folkestone Central
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Waterloo East
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Folkestone
    Departure location: Folkestone Central
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Charing Cross
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Folkestone
    Departure location: Folkestone Central
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Bridge
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Folkestone to London.

Bus
Average Price$11 - $30Average Duration2h 35m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$30 - $140Average Duration1h 14m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $45Average Duration1h 40m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Folkestone to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Folkestone to London: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$39
Average train trip duration1h 14m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure6:58am
Distance64 miles (102 km)
Latest train departure10:58pm

Folkestone to London Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/02
$64
05/03
$36
Today
$64
05/05
$32
05/06
No data
05/07
$29
05/08
$29
05/09
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Folkestone to London was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $29

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 $29 to $133 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 $29 which is on 2025-05-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Folkestone to London is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to London, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Folkestone and London, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Folkestone to London while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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