The average train between Canterbury East and Folkestone takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury East 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 Canterbury East and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury East is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 4:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury East to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Canterbury East station and arriving at Folkestone station via Dover Priory. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Canterbury East to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.
Canterbury East to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Canterbury East to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Canterbury East and Folkestone is 22.3 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury East to Folkestone Central via Dover Priory in around 56 min.