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Trip Overview

The average train between Harwich and Folkestone takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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.

3h 16m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 1m
£62–116

Harwich to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Harwich and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 39m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 35m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 35m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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.

Map of how to get from Harwich to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Folkestone Central via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 1m.

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