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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 19 m
Trains on 20 Sept
1
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) you need to make at least 3 changes.
J09179 · SE662800 · P88679 · P859046:413h19London Victoria (VIC)10:00Folkestone West (FKW)£191One-way3 changes
- J09179 · SE662800 · P88679 · P859046:413h19London Victoria (VIC)10:00Folkestone West (FKW)£191One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 101 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW):
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Folkestone West (FKW) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 6m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £48 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.
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 Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J09179 · SE662800 · P88679 · P85904 | 6:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 3h19 | 10:00 Folkestone West (FKW) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 23:25 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Southeastern from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Victoria (VIC) and Folkestone West (FKW) from £12. 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 Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) 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 West (FKW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Victoria (VIC) and Folkestone West (FKW)
Most London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) trains use the London St Pancras International to Folkestone West station pair. Use this guide to compare London Victoria (VIC) and Folkestone West (FKW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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 Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Folkestone West from Folkestone city centre
Folkestone West is 2 km from Folkestone city centre. Public transport options include:
Folkestone West train station facilities and services
Folkestone West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Folkestone West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Folkestone West. 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 West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Folkestone West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone West: 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.
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