West Croydon to Folkestone West by train
| First train | 06:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:01 | |
| Departure station | West Croydon | |
| Arrival station | Folkestone West | |
| Journey time | From 1h 45m | |
| Distance | 58 miles (93 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Travelling from West Croydon to Folkestone West by train
Looking to travel from West Croydon to Folkestone West by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 3 minutes to travel from West Croydon to Folkestone West by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 45 minutes though. You'll usually find 5 trains per day running along the 58 miles (93 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Folkestone West, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Southeastern, Thameslink or London Overground to get to Folkestone West. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from West Croydon to Folkestone West in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from West Croydon to Folkestone West
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