The average train between New Cross Gate (Station) and Folkestone takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from New Cross Gate (Station) 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 New Cross Gate (Station) and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Cross Gate (Station) is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from New Cross Gate (Station) to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from New Cross Gate (Station) station and arriving at Folkestone station via Folkestone Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
New Cross Gate (Station) to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
New Cross Gate (Station) to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your New Cross Gate (Station) to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between New Cross Gate (Station) and Folkestone is 94.7 km. The road distance is 122 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 54 min.