Folkestone to London train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone to London

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

€17

Average price

€24

Fastest journey

53 m

Average duration

53 m

Trains per day

36

Distance

103 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Folkestone to London will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.

Fast trains

Of the 36 trains that leave Folkestone for London on Sun, Jul 19, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .

On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SoutheasternJ94822
    8:41 AM1h30
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    10:11 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternJ94814
    12:41 PM1h30
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    2:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternJ94812
    1:41 PM1h30
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    3:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP85972 · J94801
    7:01 PM1h40
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    8:41 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    191One-way
    1 transfer
  • SoutheasternJ94810
    2:41 PM1h30
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    4:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Folkestone to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 103 km

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Train
Bus

€26

Average price

€14

Average price

Cheapest

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 34m

Average total duration

3h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Southeastern

Most popular train company

National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Folkestone to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Folkestone to London trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SoutheasternP90221
On time
6:41 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
8:13 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85891 · P90224
On time
6:58 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)
1h45
8:43 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85891
On time
7:01 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h53
7:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85891 · P90224
On time
7:01 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h42
8:43 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP90231
On time
7:41 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
9:13 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85898 · P90234
On time
8:01 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h42
9:43 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85898
On time
8:01 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h53
8:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP90240
On time
8:41 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
10:13 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85907
On time
8:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h56
9:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85907 · P90243
On time
8:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
10:43 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP90247
On time
9:41 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
11:13 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85915 · P90250
On time
9:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
11:43 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85915 · P85659
On time
9:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h20
11:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85915_P856529:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h56
10:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85915_P85652 · P90250
On time
9:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
11:43 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP90253
On time
10:41 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
12:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP90253 · P85662
On time
10:41 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h13
11:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85921 · P90256
On time
10:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
12:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85921 · P85668
On time
10:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h20
12:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85921_P8566210:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h56
11:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85921_P85662 · P90256
On time
10:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
12:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP90259
On time
11:41 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
1:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85927 · P90262
On time
11:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
1:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85927
On time
11:58 AM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h56
12:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP90265
On time
12:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
2:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85934 · P90268
On time
1:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h42
2:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85934
On time
1:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h53
1:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP902711:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
3:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85940 · P90274
On time
2:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h42
3:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85940
On time
2:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h53
2:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP90277
On time
2:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
4:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85946
On time
3:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h53
3:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85946 · P90280
On time
3:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h42
4:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP90283
On time
3:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
5:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85952 · P90286
On time
3:58 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
5:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85952
On time
3:58 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h56
4:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP90289
On time
4:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
6:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85958 · P90292
On time
4:58 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
6:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85958
On time
4:58 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h56
5:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP90295
On time
5:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
7:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP859655:58 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h56
6:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85965 · P90298
On time
5:58 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h45
7:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP90301
On time
6:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
8:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85971 · P90304
On time
7:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h42
8:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85971
On time
7:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h53
7:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP90307
On time
7:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
9:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85977
On time
8:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h53
8:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85977 · P90310
On time
8:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h42
9:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP90313
On time
8:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h32
10:13 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85983 · P90218
On time
9:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
1h42
10:43 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85983
On time
9:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW)
0h53
9:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Folkestone to London?

The best time to book your train from Folkestone to London is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Folkestone to London route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Folkestone to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Folkestone to London.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Folkestone to London

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Trains from Folkestone to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 52m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8
Distance
103 km
Average train duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€11
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
52m
First train
12:12 AM
Last train
11:50 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8

Train companies: Southeastern from Folkestone to London trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Folkestone and London from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
€11
Southeastern frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area

Trains from Folkestone to London

Southeastern run 20 train services from Folkestone to London daily. Most trains arrive at London St. Pancras, except for a single service arriving at London Cannon Street. The first direct service to St. Pancras leaves at 5:58 a.m. and the last departing at 10:02 p.m. Journeys take 52 minutes, or 1 hour 40 minutes if you catch the 4:43 a.m. service to Cannon Street. 21 indirect services via Ashford are also available, which take an hour.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Folkestone to London?

Departure Station: Folkestone West All trains from Folkestone to London depart from Folkestone West. Folkestone West is half a mile west of the town centre. The 73 and 17 buses run from the heart of town, although walking from the town centre only takes around ten minutes.

Arrival Station: London St. Pancras and Cannon Street Most trains from Folkestone arrive at St. Pancras Station. Take the Piccadilly Line or the Victoria Line to reach the West End and Westminster, or the Northern Line to reach the City of London. The Cannon Street service terminates in the centre of the City of London.

FAQs: Trains from Folkestone to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Folkestone to London can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Folkestone to London is €26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Folkestone to London is 52m to travel the 103 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Folkestone to London leaves at 12:12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Folkestone to London leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes,there are 6 direct trains a day from Folkestone to London with Southeastern, Southeastern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Folkestone to London, you can count on Southeastern, Southeastern for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Folkestone and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to London from Folkestone is worth doing with a journey time of 52m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Folkestone to London is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Folkestone and London including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Folkestone to London

Most Folkestone to London trains use the Folkestone Central to London St Pancras International station pair, with some services arriving at London Bridge. Use this guide to compare Folkestone and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Folkestone
Arrival train stations in London

Which Folkestone station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Folkestone to London leave from Folkestone Central. The station is 1 km from Folkestone city centre at Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB.
Folkestone CentralFolkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB+44 3303339232ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Folkestone Central from Folkestone city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBus stop outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge)

Folkestone Central train station facilities and services

Folkestone Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Folkestone Central.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Folkestone Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Folkestone Central: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Folkestone Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Folkestone WestFolkestone West station, Station Approach, off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA+44 3303339232ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Folkestone West from Folkestone city centre

Folkestone West is 2 km from Folkestone city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRamsgate - St Pancras International, Faversham - St Pancras International, Margate - Ashford International, Ramsgate - London Charing Cross, Dover Priory - London Charing Cross, Ramsgate - Ashford International, Dover Priory - Ashford International, Folkestone Central - London Victoria, Dover Priory - London Cannon Street, Faversham - London Charing Cross, Dover Priory - St Pancras International, Sandwich - St Pancras International, Folkestone Central - St Pancras International, Folkestone Central - London Charing Cross, Folkestone Central - Ashford International, Dover Priory - London Bridge, Ramsgate - London Bridge, Faversham - London Bridge, Dover Priory - Tonbridge, Deal - St Pancras International, Deal - Ashford International · 2m · €1 · every ~5 min
Bus10, 17, 71, 71A · 4m · €3 · every ~21 min

Folkestone West train station facilities and services

Folkestone West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Folkestone West.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Folkestone West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Folkestone West: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Folkestone West: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free access to Platform 1 via main entrance off Shorncliffe Road. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance off Station Road. Step access between platforms via station subway. Step free Interchange between platforms via steep roads is in excess of 500 metres, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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