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The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone to Preston
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
399 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Preston will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
Fast trains
To travel from Folkestone to Preston you need to make at least 3 changes.
15:506h02
Folkestone21:52Preston
£1541One-way
3 changes
17:586h26
Folkestone00:24Preston
£1601One-way
3 changes
05:555h02
Folkestone10:57Preston
£1771One-way
3 changes
06:585h00
Folkestone11:58Preston
£1771One-way
3 changes
07:584h59
Folkestone12:57Preston
£1771One-way
3 changes
07:584h59
Folkestone12:57Preston
£1771One-way
3 changes
06:585h00
Folkestone11:58Preston
£1771One-way
3 changes
08:585h01
Folkestone13:59Preston
£1771One-way
3 changes
12:585h01
Folkestone17:59Preston
£1771One-way
3 changes
13:585h01
Folkestone18:59Preston
£1771One-way
3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Folkestone to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 399 km
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£97 Average Price | £49 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Folkestone to Preston train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:13
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:58 Folkestone | 3h41 | 13:39 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone to Preston
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Trains from Folkestone to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
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 £30
Distance 399 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 20:01 |
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 £30
Train companies: Southeastern from Folkestone to Preston trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Folkestone and Preston from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 59m
Cheapest Price
£154
Southeastern frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Folkestone to Preston train
FAQs: Travel by train from Folkestone to Preston 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 Preston.
Booking trains from Folkestone to Preston 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 Preston can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £66, while the average price tends to be around £97.
To get from Folkestone to Preston, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Preston is by coach, costing approximately £30.
The train distance from Folkestone to Preston is 399 km.
The train station in Folkestone that goes to Preston is Folkestone West (FKW), and it arrives at Preston station (PRE).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Folkestone to Preston.
The train journey from Folkestone to Preston covers a distance of 399 km and takes approximately 3h 41m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Folkestone to Preston leaves at 5:32.
The last train from Folkestone to Preston departs at 20:01.
Trains from Folkestone to Preston run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Folkestone to Preston.
There is no night train service from Folkestone to Preston.
Yes, you can take the train from Folkestone to Preston.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone and Preston
Folkestone
Preston
The major train station for departures in Folkestone is Folkestone Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Folkestone Central for your trip from Folkestone to Preston.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
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: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station, by car park
- 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 Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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 Preston is Preston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston for your journey to Preston from Folkestone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
6Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
Dining
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
Public transport options for Preston
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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