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Woolwich to Folkestone trains

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The average train between Woolwich and Folkestone takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Woolwich 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 18m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 51m
£32–63

Woolwich to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Woolwich and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 10:44 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 23m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 20m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 23m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 20m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Woolwich 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: 69.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Folkestone Central via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford International in around 1h 51m.

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