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Felixstowe to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Felixstowe and Folkestone takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Felixstowe 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.

3h 50m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 15m
£68–124

Felixstowe to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Felixstowe and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Felixstowe is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 25m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 25m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Felixstowe 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 Felixstowe to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Felixstowe to Folkestone Central via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 15m.

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