London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

Showing times and prices for Aug 05

Cheapest price

€71

Average price

€71

Fastest journey

1 h 31 m

Average duration

1 h 32 m

Trains per day

41

Distance

102 km

Cheap tickets

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) without transferring at least once.

  • SoutheasternP85628 · P88995+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International
    7:01 AM1h50
    London Charing Cross (CHX)
    8:51 AMFolkestone Central (FKC)
    €711One-way
    2 transfers
  • TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP85749 · P89059
    5:12 PM1h36
    London Charing Cross (CHX)
    6:48 PMFolkestone Central (FKC)
    €711One-way
    2 transfers
  • TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP85706 · P89067
    6:02 PM1h47
    London Charing Cross (CHX)
    7:49 PMFolkestone Central (FKC)
    €711One-way
    2 transfers
  • TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP85967
    6:29 PM1h31
    London Charing Cross (CHX)
    8:00 PMFolkestone Central (FKC)
    €711One-way
    1 transfer
  • TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP85973
    7:24 PM1h39
    London Charing Cross (CHX)
    9:03 PMFolkestone Central (FKC)
    €711One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 39m.

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
Bus from €9
Distance
63 miles (102 km)
Average train duration
1h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
€12
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 39m
First train
4:54 AM
Last train
11:04 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
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
Bus from €9

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, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP85992
On time
10:24 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h38
12:02 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)		1 transfer
TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP85742 · P89103
On time
10:57 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h51
12:48 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)		2 transfers
TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP85746 · P8911111:29 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h54
1:23 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
Wednesday, August 5
SoutheasternP85628 · P88995+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International7:01 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h50
8:51 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85628 · P88995+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel+Elizabeth lineC379477:02 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h49
8:51 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)3 transfers
SoutheasternP85894+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International7:26 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h36
9:02 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85636 · P89003+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International8:02 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h52
9:54 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85902+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International8:29 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h33
10:02 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85643 · P89009+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International8:58 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h46
10:44 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85910+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International9:29 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h33
11:02 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85653 · P89015+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International10:02 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h44
11:46 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85917+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International10:29 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h33
12:02 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85663 · P89021+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International10:59 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h44
12:43 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85923+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International11:26 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h36
1:02 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85671 · P89027+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International12:02 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h41
1:43 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85671 · P89027+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel+Elizabeth lineC3798212:03 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h40
1:43 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)3 transfers
SoutheasternP85930+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International12:29 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h33
2:02 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85677 · P89033+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International1:02 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h41
2:43 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85677 · P89033+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel+Elizabeth lineC380611:03 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h40
2:43 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)3 transfers
SoutheasternP85683 · P89039+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International2:02 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h46
3:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85683 · P89039+Elizabeth lineC38132+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel2:03 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h45
3:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)3 transfers
SoutheasternP85942+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International2:29 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h33
4:02 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85689 · P89045+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International2:59 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h49
4:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85948+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International3:26 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h36
5:02 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85695 · P89052+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International3:59 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h49
5:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85954+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International4:29 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h35
6:04 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85960+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International4:56 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h35
6:31 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85749 · P89059+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International5:12 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h36
6:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85961+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International5:29 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h32
7:01 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85706 · P89067+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International6:02 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h47
7:49 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85967+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International6:29 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h31
8:00 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85712 · P89075+Elizabeth lineC37871+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel6:56 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h54
8:50 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)3 transfers
SoutheasternP85973+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International7:24 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h39
9:03 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85718 · P89082+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International7:57 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h51
9:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85718 · P89082+Elizabeth lineC37961+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel7:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h50
9:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)3 transfers
SoutheasternP85979+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International8:24 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h38
10:02 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85726 · P89089+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International8:57 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h51
10:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85726 · P89089+Elizabeth lineC38042+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel8:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h50
10:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)3 transfers
SoutheasternP85985+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International9:24 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h38
11:02 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)1 transfer
SoutheasternP85734 · P89095+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International9:57 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h51
11:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)2 transfers
SoutheasternP85734 · P89095+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel+Elizabeth lineC381159:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h50
11:48 PM Folkestone Central (FKC)3 transfers
SoutheasternP85746 · P89108_P89111+TubeTube from London Charing Cross to London St Pancras International
On time
11:29 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)
1h54
1:23 AM Folkestone Central (FKC)		2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: Southeastern from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Charing Cross (CHX) and Folkestone Central (FKC) from €9. 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
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
€12
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
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FAQs: Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) 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 Central (FKC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €12, while the average price is around €25.
The train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) takes 1h 39m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) leaves at 4:54 AM.
The distance by train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) is 63 miles (102 km).
The last train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC) leaves at 11:04 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC).
Yes, there is a direct train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC). This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC).
The train journey from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque Kent countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of the North Downs.
Yes, you can take the train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Folkestone Central (FKC).
Popular day trips by train from Folkestone Central (FKC) include London, Tonbridge, Dover, Ashford, Deal.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Charing Cross (CHX) to 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.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Folkestone
London Charing CrossLondon Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HFShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Charing Cross from London city centre

MetroBakerloo Line Northern Line.

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.

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