The average train between Richmond and Folkestone takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Richmond 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 Richmond and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Folkestone station via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Richmond to Folkestone train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Richmond NLL station.
Richmond to Folkestone train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Richmond to Folkestone train tickets online with London Overground, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Richmond and Folkestone is 110.9 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Richmond NLL to Folkestone Central via West Hampstead, West Hampstead Thameslink, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 15m.