The average train between Folkestone and Alton takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Alton. 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 Folkestone and Alton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Alton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Alton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Folkestone to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Folkestone to Alton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Alton is 149.7 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Alton via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 2m.