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Folkestone to Canvey Island trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Canvey Island takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Canvey Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 47m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from West Ham to Benfleettrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 39m
£43–76

Folkestone to Canvey Island train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 38m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 44m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 44m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 46m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 6m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 36m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 42m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 34m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Canvey Island? 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 Folkestone to Canvey Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Canvey Island, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Benfleet via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 39m.

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