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Carshalton to Folkestone trains

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The average train between Carshalton and Folkestone takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Carshalton 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 53m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carshalton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sutton
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 18m
£42–74

Carshalton to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Carshalton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carshalton is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 42m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 42m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 12m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 42m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 12m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 41m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 42m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 12m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carshalton 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.

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  • Distance: 82.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Carshalton to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 18m.

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