Folkestone to Liverpool train with Avanti West Coast

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Folkestone to Liverpool

Trains from Folkestone to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £20 by bus.

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 £20

Distance

383 km

Average train duration

4h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

£79

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 58m

First train

04:44

Last train

23:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £20

Train companies: Virgin Trains and Southeastern trains Folkestone to Liverpool

Virgin Trains and Southeastern trains will get you to Liverpool from Folkestone from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Train information from Folkestone to Liverpool with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h
Cheapest Price: £57

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.

Train information from Folkestone to Liverpool with Southeastern:

Average Duration: 3 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: £262
Southeastern frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Folkestone to Liverpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from Folkestone to Liverpool 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 Liverpool.

Cheap train tickets from Folkestone to Liverpool can start from as little as £79 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Folkestone to Liverpool is £133; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Folkestone to Liverpool is 3 h 58 min to travel the 237 mile long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Folkestone to Liverpool leaves at 04: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Folkestone to Liverpool leaves at 23: 30.

There are 6 trains a day from Folkestone to Liverpool which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Folkestone to Liverpool train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Folkestone to Liverpool to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 30.

A trip to Liverpool from Folkestone is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Folkestone to Liverpool is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Folkestone to Liverpool including taking a coach or train.