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Compare coach and train for London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW)
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 101 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW)
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Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 07:25 |
Last train 10:12 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
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 £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Price
£19
Southeastern frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) train
FAQs: Travel by train from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW).
The train distance from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) is 101 km.
Booking trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) covers a distance of 101 km and takes approximately 1h 38m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The first train from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) leaves at 7:25.
The last train from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) departs at 10:12.
Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW) run approximately 7 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW).
There is no night train service from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW).
Yes, you can take the train from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW).
To get from London Victoria (VIC) to Folkestone West (FKW), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Victoria (VIC) and Folkestone West (FKW)
London
Folkestone
The major train station for departures in London is London Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Victoria for your trip from London to Folkestone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Victoria
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
The major train station for arrivals in Folkestone is Folkestone West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Folkestone West for your journey to Folkestone from London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Folkestone West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road, platform 2 side of the station.
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