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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£41
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 33 m
Trains on 18 Sept
36
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 £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 36 trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC), including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
P8908220:041h44London Charing Cross (CHX)21:48Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes- P8902111:041h39London Charing Cross (CHX)12:43Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes
- P89108_P8911123:341h49London Charing Cross (CHX)1:23Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes
- P8909522:041h44London Charing Cross (CHX)23:48Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes
- P8910423:041h44London Charing Cross (CHX)0:48Folkestone Central (FKC)£151One-way0 changes
- P85961+
Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International17:291h32London Charing Cross (CHX)19:01Folkestone Central (FKC)£641One-way1 change - P85917+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International10:291h33London Charing Cross (CHX)12:02Folkestone Central (FKC)£641One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+P859109:291h33London Charing Cross (CHX)11:02Folkestone Central (FKC)£641One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+P8593613:291h33London Charing Cross (CHX)15:02Folkestone Central (FKC)£641One-way1 change
- Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+P859028:291h33London Charing Cross (CHX)10:02Folkestone Central (FKC)£641One-way1 change
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 an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 102 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC):
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Folkestone Central (FKC) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 14m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P88995 | 7:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h47 | 8:51 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85894+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 7:26 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h36 | 9:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89003 | 8:01 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h53 | 9:54 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85636 · P89003+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 8:02 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h52 | 9:54 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
| P85902+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 8:29 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 10:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89009 | 9:02 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h42 | 10:44 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85910+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 9:29 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 11:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89015 | 10:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h39 | 11:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85917+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 10:29 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 12:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89021 | 11:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h39 | 12:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P89027 | 12:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h39 | 13:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85930+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 12:29 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 14:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89033 | 13:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h39 | 14:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85936+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 13:29 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 15:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89045 | 15:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 16:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85948+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 15:26 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h36 | 17:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89052 | 16:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 17:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85954+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 16:29 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h35 | 18:04 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89056 · P85960 | 16:34 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h57 | 18:31 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P85960+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 16:56 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h35 | 18:31 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89059 | 17:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 18:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85749 · P89059+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 17:12 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h36 | 18:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
| P89075 | 19:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h46 | 20:50 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85973+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 19:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h39 | 21:03 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89082 | 20:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 21:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85979+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 20:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h38 | 22:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89089 | 21:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 22:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85985+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 21:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h38 | 23:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89095 | 22:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 23:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85992+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | 22:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h38 | 0:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89103 | 23:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 0:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P89108_P89111 | 23:34 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h49 | 1:23 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 22:34 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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 £7. 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)
Most London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) trains use the London St Pancras International to Folkestone West station pair. Use this guide to compare London Charing Cross (CHX) and Folkestone Central (FKC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Charing Cross from London city centre
London Charing Cross train station facilities and services
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Charing Cross.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: 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.
Getting to Folkestone Central from Folkestone city centre
Folkestone Central train station facilities and services
Folkestone Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Folkestone Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Folkestone Central. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Folkestone Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Folkestone Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone Central: 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.
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