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Clacton-on-Sea to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Folkestone takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea 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.

2h 55m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea 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 50m
£63–111

Clacton-on-Sea to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Clacton-on-Sea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Folkestone Central via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 50m.

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