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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £15
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £44
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 1 h 32 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 1 h 33 m
- Trains on 04 Nov
- 42
- 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 £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 42 trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC), including 18 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.
P8902111:04 1h39 London Charing Cross (CHX) 12:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) £15 1 One-way 0 changes- P89027
12:04 1h39 London Charing Cross (CHX) 13:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) £15 1 One-way 0 changes - P89039
14:04 1h44 London Charing Cross (CHX) 15:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) £15 1 One-way 0 changes - P89033
13:04 1h39 London Charing Cross (CHX) 14:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) £15 1 One-way 0 changes - P89082
20:04 1h44 London Charing Cross (CHX) 21:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) £15 1 One-way 0 changes
- P85961+
Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International17:29 1h32 London Charing Cross (CHX) 19:01 Folkestone Central (FKC) £64 1 One-way 1 change - P85910+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International
9:29 1h33 London Charing Cross (CHX) 11:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) £64 1 One-way 1 change - P85917+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International
10:29 1h33 London Charing Cross (CHX) 12:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) £64 1 One-way 1 change - P85902+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International
8:29 1h33 London Charing Cross (CHX) 10:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) £64 1 One-way 1 change - P85930+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International
12:29 1h33 London Charing Cross (CHX) 14:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) £64 1 One-way 1 change
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 6 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 6:26 |
Last train 23:34 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Frequently asked questions about your London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC).
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 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P85620 · P85888+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | Delayed 6:37 5:54London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2h08 | 8:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
P85888+ C37865+Tube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel | 5:58 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2h04 | 8:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
| P85888+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | Delayed 7:07 6:24London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h38 | 8:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P88995 | On time 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 | Delayed 8:04 7:26London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h36 | 9:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89003 | On time 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 | Delayed 8:40 8:02London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h52 | 9:54 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
| P85902+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | Delayed 9:07 8:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 10:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89009 | On time 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 | Delayed 10:07 9:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 11:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89015 | On time 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 | Delayed 11:07 10:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 12:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89021 | On time 11:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h39 | 12:43 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85923+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | Delayed 12:04 11:26London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h36 | 13:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89027 | On time 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 | Delayed 13:07 12:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 14:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89033 | On time 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 | Delayed 14:07 13:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 15:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89039 | On time 14:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 15:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85942+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | Delayed 15:07 14:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h33 | 16:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89045 | On time 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 | Delayed 16:04 15:26London 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 | Delayed 17:07 16:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h35 | 18:04 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89056 · P85960 | On time 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 | Delayed 17:34 16:56London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h35 | 18:31 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89060 | On time 17:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h46 | 18:50 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85749 · P89060+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | Delayed 17:50 17:12London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h38 | 18:50 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
| P85961+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | Delayed 18:07 17:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h32 | 19:01 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89064 · P89115 | On time 17:34 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h49 | 19:23 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89068 | On time 18:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h47 | 19:51 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P85967+Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International | Delayed 19:07 18:29London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h34 | 20:03 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89075 | On time 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 | Delayed 20:07 19:24London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h39 | 21:03 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89082 | On time 20:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 21:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+P85979 | On time 20:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h38 | 22:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89089 | On time 21:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 22:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+P85985 | On time 21:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h38 | 23:02 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 1 change | |
| P89095 | On time 22:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 23:48 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+P85992 | On time 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 | |
| Tube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+P85746 · P89107_P89111 | 23:29 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h54 | 1:23 Folkestone Central (FKC) | 2 changes | |
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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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