The train between Folkestone and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 56m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea. 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 on demand between Folkestone and Southend-on-Sea. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 56m.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Southend Central station via Stratford International station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Folkestone and Southend-on-Sea is 59.7 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 56m.