The average train between Crystal Palace and Folkestone takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crystal Palace is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Tulse Hill and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Crystal Palace 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.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal Palace to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Crystal Palace to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Tulse Hill station.
Crystal Palace to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Crystal Palace to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Crystal Palace and Folkestone is 94 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Crystal Palace to Folkestone Central via Tulse Hill and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 20m.