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Trip Summary
You can pick from 11 daily train trips between Folkestone and Sandwich. The average train journey from Folkestone to Sandwich takes 37 minutes, but some Southeastern train trips are as short as 35 minutes.
Distance | 15 mi (24 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 35m |
Lowest price | $23.66 |
Trains per day | 22 |
Most frequent service | Southeastern |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Folkestone to Sandwich?
Southeastern is the one and only train line which connects Folkestone to Sandwich. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Southeastern | 11 | 0h 38m | $23.66 |
Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Folkestone to Sandwich tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Folkestone at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 scheduled trains on most days. 22 of these are direct connections to Sandwich. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Sandwich to Folkestone.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Folkestone?
Main departure station: Folkestone Central
There are two stations in Folkestone where you can board the train to Sandwich.
All train stations in Folkestone:
Folkestone Central
Folkestone West Train Station
Where is the train station in Sandwich?
Main arrival station: Sandwich Train Station
Sandwich has one train station.
Train stations in Sandwich:
Sandwich Train Station
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