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Compare train and coach for Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 102 km
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£32 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 53m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 19:01 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: Southeastern from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Folkestone West (FKW) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
53m
Cheapest Price
£27
Southeastern frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The journey from Folkestone West to London Kings Cross offers some scenic views, particularly as the train travels through the picturesque countryside of Kent, passing fields and farmlands. However, once closer to London, the scenery becomes more urban and industrial.
Yes, a day trip from Folkestone West to London Kings Cross is feasible as the journey takes 53m, and trains run 7 times per day over a distance of 102 km.
Booking trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £32.
Yes, there is a direct train between Folkestone West (FKW) and London Kings Cross (KGX). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Yes, you can take the train from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
To get from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is 102 km.
The train journey from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) covers a distance of 102 km and takes approximately 53m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 7:00.
The last train from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) departs at 19:01.
Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run approximately 7 times per day.
There is no night train service from Folkestone West (FKW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
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Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone West (FKW) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
Folkestone
London
The major train station for departures in Folkestone is Folkestone West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Folkestone West for your trip from Folkestone to London.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Folkestone West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road, platform 2 side of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in London is London Kings Cross. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Kings Cross for your journey to London from Folkestone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
Wifi
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for London Kings Cross
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
Most popular train connections from Folkestone West (FKW)
Most popular trains to and from London Kings Cross (KGX) and Folkestone West (FKW)
Most popular train connections to London Kings Cross (KGX)
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