The average train between Hitchin and Folkestone takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Hitchin to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Hitchin and Folkestone is 139.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 10m.