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Trip Overview

The average train between Didcot and Folkestone takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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 10m
Duration
125 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h
£59–107

Didcot to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Didcot and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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.

Map of how to get from Didcot to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 125.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h.

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