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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Charing Cross (CHX) for Folkestone Central (FKC) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) 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 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 102 km
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£22 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:01 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h48 | 08:49 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
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Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:04, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 18:04 |
Last train 20:04 |
Train companies: Southeastern from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Charing Cross (CHX) and Folkestone Central (FKC) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) 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 Folkestone Central (FKC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Charing Cross (CHX) and Folkestone Central (FKC)
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
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Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station, by car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- 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)
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