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Trip Overview

The average train between Beckton and Folkestone takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Beckton 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.

1h 30m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 55m
£34–66

Beckton to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Beckton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beckton is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 28m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 27m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 27m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Beckton 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.

Map of how to get from Beckton to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Beckton, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Folkestone Central via Canning Town DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 55m.

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