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Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. 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.

2h 1m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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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 Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 50m
£45–79

Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 40m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 40m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 53m • 2 changes

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

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 53m • 2 changes

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

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)c2c1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

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 50m.

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