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Compare train and coach for Redhill to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redhill to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 96 km
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1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Redhill to Folkestone train times
The table below shows live departures for Redhill to Folkestone trains for today, Saturday 18 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:00 Redhill | 1h41 | 10:41 Folkestone | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Redhill to Folkestone
Trains from Redhill to Folkestone run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 4:44 |
Last train 19:58 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern from Redhill to Folkestone trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Redhill and Folkestone from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Redhill to Folkestone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redhill to Folkestone 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 Folkestone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Redhill and Folkestone
Most Redhill to Folkestone trains use the Redhill to Folkestone West station pair, with some services arriving at Folkestone Central. Use this guide to compare Redhill and Folkestone train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Redhill station do trains to Folkestone leave from?
Getting to Redhill from Redhill city centre
Redhill train station facilities and services
Redhill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redhill.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Redhill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Redhill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redhill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Redhill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms iva lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Earlswood (Surrey) from Redhill city centre
Earlswood (Surrey) is 1 km from Redhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Earlswood (Surrey) train station facilities and services
Earlswood (Surrey) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Earlswood (Surrey).
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Earlswood (Surrey): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Earlswood (Surrey): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Earlswood (Surrey): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Level access to platform 1 (towards London). Steps to platform 2 (towards Gatwick). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Folkestone station do trains from Redhill arrive at?
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 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.
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