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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Gatwick Airport takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Gatwick Airport. 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 50m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Folkestone to Gatwick Airport train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Gatwick Airport. 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 Gatwick Airport at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 49m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 46m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 49m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 46m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 49m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 46m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink2h 11m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink2h 9m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 49m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 46m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 49m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 46m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Gatwick Airport? 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 Gatwick Airport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 44m.

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