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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Folkestone Central | London Bridge | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Folkestone West | St Pancras International | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Folkestone West | Woolwich Dockyard | No tags | ||||
| Train | Folkestone West | Woolwich Dockyard | No tags | ||||
| Train | Folkestone West | Penge East | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Folkestone to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at £14
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Folkestone to London by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Folkestone to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Folkestone to London start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Folkestone to London?
The average train journey time from Folkestone to London is 1h 34m, covering a distance of 56 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 53m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the Folkestone to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Folkestone to London?
The earliest train from Folkestone to London departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Folkestone to London was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Folkestone to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £22 to £99 for a train ticket from Folkestone to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-12-06.
