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Trip Overview

The average train between Elephant & Castle Station and Folkestone takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Elephant & Castle Station 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 19m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Elephant & Castle Station to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Elephant & Castle Station and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Elephant & Castle Station is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 11m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 27m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern9h 57m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 28m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 27m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern1h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elephant & Castle Station 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 Elephant & Castle Station to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Folkestone, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 55 min.

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