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Southend-on-Sea to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Folkestone takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 59m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 25m
£42–91

Southend-on-Sea to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Folkestone Central via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 25m.

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