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Waterloo to Folkestone train route details
First train
06:09
Last train
23:48
Journey time
1h 27m
Distance
243 miles
Price
SAR 181.75*
What are the next train times from Waterloo to Folkestone?
Discover all upcoming Waterloo to Folkestone services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
06:09 London Waterloo East | 08:12 Folkestone West |  | Find Tickets |
06:26 London Waterloo | 07:59 Folkestone West | | Find Tickets |
07:07 London Waterloo East | 08:49 Folkestone West | | Find Tickets |
07:28 London Waterloo | 08:59 Folkestone West | | Find Tickets |
08:04 London Waterloo East | 09:48 Folkestone West | | Find Tickets |
08:31 London Waterloo | 09:59 Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Waterloo to Folkestone
Group travel deals
If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Waterloo to Folkestone more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Season tickets for frequent travellers
If you travel between Waterloo and Folkestone on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
Book in advance
Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Waterloo to Folkestone when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Typically available up to 12 weeks before departure, they offer the most economical option for those looking to save on travel
Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets combine flexibility with value, letting you travel on any 8 days within a 28-day period. It's an ideal choice if you don't commute every day but want discounted fares.
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times
Return train tickets
Allows travel for both the outbound and return legs of your journey on the same route
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