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The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£128
Average price
£180
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
314 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £180 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £128.
Fast trains
To travel from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent you need to make at least one change.

21:589h35
Folkestone07:33Stoke-on-Trent
£1281One-way
2 changes

05:552h47
Folkestone08:42Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change

06:282h58
Folkestone09:26Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change

06:582h44
Folkestone09:42Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change

07:282h58
Folkestone10:26Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change

10:002h42
Folkestone12:42Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change

06:582h44
Folkestone09:42Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change

07:582h44
Folkestone10:42Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change

08:582h44
Folkestone11:42Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change

11:582h44
Folkestone14:42Stoke-on-Trent
£1931One-way
1 change
Live departures
Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:07
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:55 Folkestone | 2h47 | 08:42 Stoke-on-Trent | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:28 Folkestone | 2h58 | 09:26 Stoke-on-Trent | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:58 Folkestone | 2h44 | 09:42 Stoke-on-Trent | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:28 Folkestone | 2h58 | 10:26 Stoke-on-Trent | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:58 Folkestone | 2h44 | 10:42 Stoke-on-Trent | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent
Trains from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £129 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 314 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £129 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 04:44 |
Last train 21:04 |
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 Stoke-on-Trent trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern trains will get you between Folkestone and Stoke-on-Trent from £129. 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
3h 17m
Cheapest Price
£104
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 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
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
£129
Southeastern frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent train
FAQs: Travel by train from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent.

Booking trains from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent is 314 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £129, while the average price tends to be around £193.
The train journey from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent covers a distance of 314 km and takes approximately 2h 42m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent leaves at 4:44.
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent is by train, costing approximately £129.
The last train from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent departs at 21:04.
Trains from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent.
There is no night train service from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent.
The train station in Folkestone that goes to Stoke-on-Trent is Folkestone West (FKW), and it arrives at Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent.
Yes, you can take the train from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent.
To travel from Folkestone to Stoke-on-Trent, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone and Stoke-on-Trent
Folkestone
Stoke-on-Trent
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 Stoke-on-Trent.
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 Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-on-Trent. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-on-Trent for your journey to Stoke-on-Trent from Folkestone.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stoke-on-Trent
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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