Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea Trains

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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Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...

1h 52m

£45–78

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 1:10 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 10:54 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 1:54 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:56 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:36 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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