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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Folkestone takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

1h 46m
Duration
108 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 29m
£52–120

Reading to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 108.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 29m.

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