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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Folkestone
Cheapest price
£163
Average price
£163
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Folkestone will cost around £163 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £163.
To travel from Doncaster to Folkestone you need to make at least one change.
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8:212h41Doncaster11:02Folkestone£1631One-way1 change- 9:172h45Doncaster12:02Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
- 10:182h43Doncaster13:01Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
- 11:182h43Doncaster14:01Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
- 12:182h44Doncaster15:02Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
- 8:212h41Doncaster11:02Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
- 10:182h43Doncaster13:01Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
- 11:182h43Doncaster14:01Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
- 13:182h43Doncaster16:01Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
- 14:182h43Doncaster17:01Folkestone£1631One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Doncaster to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 314 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Folkestone
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Trains from Doncaster to Folkestone run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 18:19. The fastest train covers the 314 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 314 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 4:44 |
Last train 18:19 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains from Doncaster to Folkestone trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Doncaster and Folkestone from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Grand Central Trains
FAQs: Doncaster to Folkestone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster to Folkestone by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Folkestone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Folkestone
Most Doncaster to Folkestone trains use the Doncaster to Folkestone Central station pair, with some services arriving at Folkestone West. Use this guide to compare Doncaster and Folkestone train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Doncaster station do trains to Folkestone leave from?
Getting to Doncaster from Doncaster city centre
Doncaster train station facilities and services
Doncaster has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Doncaster.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Doncaster. ATMs are available at Doncaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Doncaster.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Doncaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Doncaster: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Doncaster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text, Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: , Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Folkestone station do trains from Doncaster arrive at?
Getting to Folkestone Central from Folkestone city centre
Folkestone Central train station facilities and services
Folkestone Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Folkestone Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Folkestone Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Folkestone Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Folkestone Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Folkestone West from Folkestone city centre
Folkestone West is 2 km from Folkestone city centre. Public transport options include:
Folkestone West train station facilities and services
Folkestone West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Folkestone West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Folkestone West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Folkestone West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Folkestone West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free access to Platform 1 via main entrance off Shorncliffe Road. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance off Station Road. Step access between platforms via station subway. Step free Interchange between platforms via steep roads is in excess of 500 metres, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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