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The average train between Gatwick Airport and Folkestone takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone. 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 Gatwick Airport and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 19m • 1 change1h 55m • 1 change1h 56m • 1 change1h 55m • 1 change1h 45m • 1 change1h 45m • 1 change1h 45m • 1 change1h 45m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Gatwick Airport and Folkestone is 93.1 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 20m.
