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.
Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Canterbury station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Folkestone to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Folkestone to Canterbury train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Canterbury is 22.8 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Canterbury West via Ashford International in around 54 min.