The average train between Folkestone and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Folkestone and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Folkestone and Southend-on-Sea is 59.7 km. The road distance is 156 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 52m.