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Alton to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Alton and Folkestone takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration
119 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 11m
£55–121

Alton to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Alton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 119.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 11m.

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