The average train between Hook and Folkestone takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hook 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 Hook and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hook is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hook to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hook station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Hook to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Hook station.
Hook to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Hook to Folkestone train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Hook and Folkestone is 149.9 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Hook to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 58m.