The average train between Romford and Folkestone takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Romford 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 Romford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Folkestone station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Romford to Folkestone train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Folkestone train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Romford to Folkestone train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Romford and Folkestone is 87.5 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Folkestone Central via Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 54m.