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The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone to Chorley
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£137
Average price
£172
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
385 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone to Chorley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Chorley will cost around £172 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.
Fast trains
To travel from Folkestone to Chorley you need to make at least 3 changes.

17:586h11
Folkestone00:09Chorley
£1371One-way
3 changes

07:586h11
Folkestone14:09Chorley
£1481One-way
3 changes

16:545h56
Folkestone22:50Chorley
£1481One-way
3 changes

05:575h11
Folkestone11:08Chorley
£2131One-way
3 changes

06:285h40
Folkestone12:08Chorley
£2131One-way
3 changes

09:585h10
Folkestone15:08Chorley
£2131One-way
3 changes

05:575h11
Folkestone11:08Chorley
£2131One-way
3 changes

11:585h12
Folkestone17:10Chorley
£2131One-way
3 changes

12:585h12
Folkestone18:10Chorley
£2131One-way
3 changes

14:565h12
Folkestone20:08Chorley
£2131One-way
3 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone to Chorley
Trains from Folkestone to Chorley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £137 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 385 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £137 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 18:01 |
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
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern from Folkestone to Chorley trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern trains will get you between Folkestone and Chorley from £137. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 29m
Cheapest Price
£129
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 10m
Cheapest Price
£137
Southeastern frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Folkestone to Chorley train
FAQs: Travel by train from Folkestone to Chorley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to Chorley.

The train distance from Folkestone to Chorley is 385 km.
Booking trains from Folkestone to Chorley 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 to Chorley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £137, while the average price tends to be around £209.
The train journey from Folkestone to Chorley covers a distance of 385 km and takes approximately 5h 10m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Chorley is by train, costing approximately £137.
The first train from Folkestone to Chorley leaves at 5:36.
The last train from Folkestone to Chorley departs at 18:01.
The train station in Folkestone that goes to Chorley is Folkestone West (FKW), and it arrives at Chorley station (CRL).
Trains from Folkestone to Chorley run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Folkestone to Chorley.
Yes, you can take the train from Folkestone to Chorley.
To travel from Folkestone to Chorley, you can take a train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Folkestone to Chorley.
There is no night train service from Folkestone to Chorley.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone and Chorley
Folkestone
Chorley
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 Chorley.
Amenities at train station
information
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 Chorley is Chorley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chorley for your journey to Chorley from Folkestone.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:00 Saturday 06:25 - 21:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access via short ramp or steps from station front into ticket office and onto Preston platform. Level access via side gate onto Preston platform when ticket office closed. Level access from station front via ramped underpass and side street through entrance onto Manchester platform. A stepped subway also connects the two platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Public transport options for Chorley
- Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses call on the A6 (Shepherd's Way) in the bus stop bays. Buses to Bolton stop on the nearside carriageway (adjacent to the station). Buses to Preston stop on the far side carriageway, which is accessed via the pedestrian crossing.
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