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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Folkestone every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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 Gatwick Airport to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. 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 £15, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 95 km
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£43 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:29 London Gatwick Airport | 2h12 | 09:41 Folkestone | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:32 London Gatwick Airport | 2h09 | 09:41 Folkestone | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 09:32. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 07:06 |
Last train 09:32 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone from £15. 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 Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone
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Information Desk
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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: Station Road, platform 2 side of the station.
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Bike 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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