The average train between Canterbury and Folkestone takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is an hourly train service from Canterbury 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 and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Folkestone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Canterbury to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Canterbury to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Canterbury and Folkestone is 22.8 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Folkestone Central via Ashford International in around 46 min.
