The average train between Staines-upon-Thames and Folkestone takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Staines-upon-Thames is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Staines-upon-Thames to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Staines-upon-Thames station and arriving at Folkestone station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Staines-upon-Thames to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.
Staines-upon-Thames to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Staines-upon-Thames to Folkestone train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Staines-upon-Thames and Folkestone is 122.8 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Staines to Folkestone Central via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m.