The average train between West Ham and Folkestone takes 1h and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from West Ham 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 West Ham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Ham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International DLR Station and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Ham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from West Ham station and arriving at Folkestone station via Folkestone Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
West Ham to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Stratford International station.
West Ham to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your West Ham to Folkestone train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between West Ham and Folkestone is 94.4 km. The road distance is 105 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 46 min.