Folkestone to Ebbsfleet by train

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Overview: trains from Folkestone to Ebbsfleet

Find the key information for travelling by train from Folkestone to Ebbsfleet, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:56 View journey
Last train 23:02 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 33m View journey
Distance (km) 71
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey £36.28 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 11m
Train operators 1

Taking the train from Folkestone to Ebbsfleet

So you’re considering going from Folkestone to Ebbsfleet by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train tickets between Folkestone and Ebbsfleet

The cheapest train tickets from Folkestone to Ebbsfleet start at £36.28. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Folkestone to Ebbsfleet is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Folkestone to Ebbsfleet departure timetable

On this route, 28 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Folkestone at 05:56 and the last leaving at 23:00 during the week.

For weekend travel to Ebbsfleet, the earliest departure is at 06:00 and the last one is at 23:02. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 30 minutes.

Folkestone to Ebbsfleet train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 71 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 33 minutes.

When are tickets between Folkestone and Ebbsfleet available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Folkestone and Ebbsfleet can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Ebbsfleet

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ebbsfleet.

FAQs about the train journey from Folkestone to Ebbsfleet

Want to know more about your journey from Folkestone to Ebbsfleet? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Folkestone and Ebbsfleet is 71 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.