The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone to London
Cheapest price on Oct 21
€19
Average ticket price on Oct 21
€44
Fastest journey on Oct 21
53 m
Average journey duration on Oct 21
53 m
Trains on Oct 21
26
Distance
103 km
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 €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
On Wed, Oct 21, we found 26 trains from Folkestone to London, including 17 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 21 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 Wed, Oct 21 the slowest trains will take 54 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.
P903469:05 AM1h36Folkestone West (FKW)10:41 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)€191One-way0 transfers
P9025210:41 AM1h30Folkestone West (FKW)12:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)€211One-way0 transfers
P902469:35 AM1h36Folkestone West (FKW)11:11 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)€231One-way0 transfers
P85914_P85651 · P902499:58 AM1h43Folkestone West (FKW)11:41 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)€251One-way1 transfer
P85914_P856519:58 AM0h56Folkestone West (FKW)10:54 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€301One-way0 transfers
P858978:01 AM0h53Folkestone West (FKW)8:54 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€691One-way0 transfers
P859069:01 AM0h53Folkestone West (FKW)9:54 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€551One-way0 transfers
P858937:31 AM0h53Folkestone West (FKW)8:24 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€551One-way0 transfers
P858855:57 AM0h54Folkestone West (FKW)6:51 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€471One-way0 transfers
P858876:30 AM0h54Folkestone West (FKW)7:24 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€551One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone to London
Trains from Folkestone to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 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 51m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Folkestone to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone to London trains for today, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P90329 | On time 5:38 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h33 | 7:11 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85885 | On time 5:57 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 0h54 | 6:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85885 · P90212 | On time 5:57 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h44 | 7:41 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1 transfer | |
P90341 | On time 6:21 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h41 | 8:02 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85887 | On time 6:30 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 0h54 | 7:24 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90220 · P85627 | On time 6:38 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h04 | 7:42 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P90220 | On time 6:38 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h34 | 8:12 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85890 | On time 6:59 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 0h55 | 7:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P86632 · P85630 | On time 7:04 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h10 | 8:14 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P85897 | On time 8:01 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 0h53 | 8:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85897 · P90233 | On time 8:01 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h40 | 9:41 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1 transfer | |
P90331 | On time 8:35 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h36 | 10:11 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90331 · P85551 | On time 8:35 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h48 | 10:23 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 1 transfer | |
P85906 | On time 9:01 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 0h53 | 9:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90346 · P85648 | On time 9:05 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h14 | 10:19 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
P85933 · P90267 | On time 1:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h40 | 2:41 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1 transfer | |
P85933 | On time 1:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW) | 0h53 | 1:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90270 | On time 1:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h31 | 3:12 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85939 · P90273 | On time 2:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h40 | 3:41 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1 transfer | |
P85939 | On time 2:01 PM Folkestone West (FKW) | 0h53 | 2:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90276 | On time 2:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h30 | 4:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 21 | |||||
P90204 | 4:40 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h35 | 6:15 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P90204 · P85615 | 4:40 AM Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h08 | 5:48 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.

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.
Which Folkestone station do trains to London leave from?
Getting to Folkestone Central from Folkestone city centre
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.
Getting to Folkestone West from Folkestone city centre
Folkestone West is 2 km from Folkestone city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
London St Pancras International train station facilities and services
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Getting to London Bridge from London city centre
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge train station facilities and services
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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