How to get from Folkestone to Guildford by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from Folkestone to Guildford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from London Waterloo station to Guildford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Folkestone Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Finchley Road
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 9
    Ride to train station Guildford
    Ride to train station
    Guildford
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Folkestone to Guildford in London, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Waterloo East station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from London Waterloo station to Guildford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Folkestone Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waterloo East
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 6
    Ride to train station Guildford
    Ride to train station
    Guildford
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Folkestone to Guildford

The distance between Folkestone, London and Guildford, London is approximately 103.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Folkestone to Guildford by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Folkestone

Folkestone is located at West Cliff Gardens, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station Arrivals, Folkestone.

Bus stations close to Folkestone:

  • Bus Station Arrivals, Folkestone
  • Guildhall Street, Folkestone
  • Bus Station, Folkestone

Public transport stations close to Guildford, London

Guildford is located at Guildford, London and the nearest public transport station is Guildford.

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Guildford
  • Friary Bus Station, Guildford
  • Guildford Railway Station, Guildford

Related Routes

By train

To get from Folkestone to Guildford in London, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Folkestone Central station to Waterloo East station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from London Waterloo station to Guildford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Folkestone Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waterloo East
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 6
    Ride to train station Guildford
    Ride to train station
    Guildford
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Guildford?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Folkestone to Guildford?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Guildford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Folkestone to Guildford?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Folkestone Central station near Folkestone in Shepway to St Pancras International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till St Pancras International station near Guildford in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Folkestone to Guildford by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Folkestone in Shepway and Guildford in London by train and Tube is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Folkestone to get to Guildford?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Folkestone Central station near Folkestone in Shepway.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Folkestone and Guildford?

    Get off the train at the St Pancras International station, which is closest to Guildford in London.

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