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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 5 trains that leave Folkestone West (FKW) for London Charing Cross (CHX) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 101 km
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£31 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 06:35 Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h48 | 08:23 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 December | |||||
| 04:44 Folkestone West (FKW) | 2h07 | 06:51 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| 05:40 Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h44 | 07:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
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Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 16:07. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 06:07 |
Last train 16:07 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Folkestone West (FKW) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone West (FKW) and London Charing Cross (CHX)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:05 Saturday 07:35 - 14:15 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road, platform 2 side of the station.
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HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
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