Trains from London to Folkestone

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Train London to Folkestone: Trip Overview

Train London to Folkestone: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70
Average train trip duration1h 53m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure7:32 AM
Distance59 miles (94 km)
Latest train departure11:07 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

London to Folkestone Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains8
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:32AM - 11:07PM
Minimum Price$33
Average Ticket Price$70
Minimum Trip Duration54m
Average Train Trip Duration1h53m
Distance59 miles (94 km)
Train Companies on This RouteSoutheastern
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Folkestone

The average train ticket price from London to Folkestone is $70. The best way to find train tickets from London to Folkestone is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between London and Folkestone is around 1h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 54m. This is the time it takes to travel the 64 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from London to Folkestone can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from London to Folkestone by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from London to Folkestone, you can travel comfortably and safely with Southeastern.

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 London to Folkestone 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 Folkestone, 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 London and Folkestone, 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 London to Folkestone 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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

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Train from Folkestone to London

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