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Thatcham to Folkestone trains

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The average train between Thatcham and Folkestone takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Thatcham 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.

2h 35m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Thatcham to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 33m
£58–104

Thatcham to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Thatcham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thatcham 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.

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  • Distance: 121.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Thatcham to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 33m.

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