The average train between Folkestone and Canterbury Cathedral takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is an hourly train service from Folkestone to Canterbury Cathedral. 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 Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Canterbury Cathedral at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 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 Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Canterbury Cathedral station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Folkestone to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Folkestone to Canterbury Cathedral train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Canterbury Cathedral is 22.8 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Canterbury Cathedral via Ashford International and Canterbury West in around 1h 1m.