The average train between Folkestone and Thanet District takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Thanet District. 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 Thanet District. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Thanet District at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Thanet District. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Thanet District station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Folkestone to Thanet District train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Thanet District train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Minster station.
Book your Folkestone to Thanet District train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Thanet District is 30.9 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Minster via Ashford International in around 1h 30m.