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Chelmsford to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Folkestone takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 39m
Duration
90 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h
£43–88

Chelmsford to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Folkestone Central via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h.

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