Folkestone to Canterbury Trains

Folkestone to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Canterbury takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is an hourly train service from Folkestone to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44 min
Duration: 28 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ashford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

47 min

£14–25

Folkestone to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:58 PM → 9:34 PM
35 min • 1 change
9:58 PM → 10:34 PM
35 min • 1 change
10:58 PM → 11:34 PM
35 min • 1 change
11:58 PM → 1:28 AM
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1h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:54 AM → 6:52 AM
58 min • 1 change
6:35 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 8:18 AM
45 min • 1 change
7:58 AM → 8:34 AM
35 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:13 AM → 1:28 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
5:35 AM → 6:57 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 7:34 AM
37 min • 1 change
7:56 AM → 8:34 AM
37 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:13 AM → 1:22 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 8:34 AM
38 min • 1 change
8:54 AM → 9:34 AM
39 min • 1 change
9:56 AM → 10:34 AM
38 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:54 AM → 6:52 AM
58 min • 1 change
6:35 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 8:18 AM
45 min • 1 change
7:58 AM → 8:34 AM
35 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:54 AM → 6:52 AM
58 min • 1 change
6:35 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 8:18 AM
45 min • 1 change
7:58 AM → 8:34 AM
35 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 6:52 AM
58 min • 1 change
6:35 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 8:18 AM
45 min • 1 change
7:58 AM → 8:34 AM
35 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Canterbury? 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.

Folkestone to Canterbury trains

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Folkestone to Canterbury train times

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:58 PM → 9:34 PM

9:58 PM → 10:34 PM

10:58 PM → 11:34 PM

11:58 PM → 1:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:54 AM → 6:52 AM

6:35 AM → 7:39 AM

7:32 AM → 8:18 AM

7:58 AM → 8:34 AM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:13 AM → 1:28 AM

5:35 AM → 6:57 AM

6:56 AM → 7:34 AM

7:56 AM → 8:34 AM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:13 AM → 1:22 AM

7:55 AM → 8:34 AM

8:54 AM → 9:34 AM

9:56 AM → 10:34 AM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:54 AM → 6:52 AM

6:35 AM → 7:39 AM

7:32 AM → 8:18 AM

7:58 AM → 8:34 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:54 AM → 6:52 AM

6:35 AM → 7:39 AM

7:32 AM → 8:18 AM

7:58 AM → 8:34 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 6:52 AM

6:35 AM → 7:39 AM

7:32 AM → 8:18 AM

7:58 AM → 8:34 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Folkestone Central to Ashford International

Train from Ashford International to Canterbury West

Train trips from Folkestone

Train trips to Canterbury

Alternative transport options

11:58 PM → 1:28 AM
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