The average train between Ashford and Folkestone takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford 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.
Trains run hourly between Ashford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ashford to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Folkestone station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Ashford to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ashford (Surrey) station.
Ashford to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Ashford to Folkestone train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ashford and Folkestone is 119.6 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Folkestone Central via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 29m.