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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: London Charing Cross
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Folkestone
    Destination location: Folkestone Central
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Folkestone
    Destination location: Folkestone Central
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: London Charing Cross
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Folkestone
    Destination location: Folkestone Central
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Folkestone
    Destination location: Folkestone Central
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: St Pancras International
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Folkestone
    Destination location: Folkestone Central
    Operated by: SoutheasternSoutheastern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Folkestone.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $31Average Duration2h 30m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$31 - $84Average Duration1h 8m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$12 - $21Average Duration1h 40m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from London to Folkestone

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

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train London to Folkestone: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$67
Average train trip duration1h 8m
Number of daily trains14
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance64 miles (103 km)
Latest train departure10:10pm

London to Folkestone Train

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

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$32
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Folkestone was searched and found on May 22, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $79 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 $30 which is on 2025-05-22.

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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