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What train companies travel to Folkestone, United Kingdom?

Located in United Kingdom, Folkestone is accessible by train from one other city. You can choose from 9 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Folkestone on Wanderu. Southeastern usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Folkestone are also available.

Train companies serving Folkestone

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Northern Rail44h 16m€118.89
Great Western Railway24h 41m€70.60
London North Eastern Railway23h 35m€126.03
Southeastern21h 15m€39.33
South Western Railway22h 37m€67.29
East Midlands Railway14h 46m€150.25
Southern13h 24m€86.54
Transport For Wales14h 24m€87.57
Thameslink12h 32m€81.30
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.

  • 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.

  • UK's South Western Railway operates passenger rail services in London, Windsor, Reading, and Southampton. Both standard class and first-class seating are available, with the first-class section clearly marked and physically separated from the rest of the train by internal doorways. These cars offer more space and quiet away from the more crowded areas.

  • Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.

  • Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage within the regions of Kent, Surrey, and Hertfordshire, plus service to London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

€13.86 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Folkestone, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Folkestone. In the last month, trains from London to Folkestone had the lowest average price at €15.38.

The main train station in Folkestone is Folkestone West Train Station. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Folkestone.

Folkestone is the third most popular destination for train trips in Kent. It also ranks number 11 in United Kingdom. Folkestone has the second most number of destinations in Kent that are connected to Folkestone by train service. Each day 9 direct train schedules arrive in the Folkestone.
The population of Folkestone is 66429. Folkestone ranks number 2 in terms of population in Kent and number 28 in all of United Kingdom.
Train tickets to Folkestone range from for a short trip to Folkestone, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Folkestone starts at , and a longer trip by train to Folkestone can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €14.
The closest train station to the city center of Folkestone is Folkestone West Train Station, located just 0.7 miles away. Select Folkestone West Train Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Folkestone. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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