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Compare bus and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€81 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 (€80) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 2h 18m.
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 $32 (€26)
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€80) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 22:01 |
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 $32 (€26)
Train companies: Southeastern from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Stansted Mountfitchet and Folkestone from $32 (€26). 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 40m
Cheapest Price
$100 (€82)
Southeastern frequency
4 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: Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet 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.
Two to three days in Folkestone is ideal to explore its coastal attractions, visit the Creative Quarter, and enjoy the local cuisine.
The distance by train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone is 70 miles (113 km).
Train ticket prices from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $98 (€80), while the average price is around $99 (€81).
The train station in Stansted Mountfitchet that goes to Folkestone is Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST), which connects to Folkestone West (FKW).
The train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone takes 2h 18m and runs 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone is by bus, with a cost of around $32 (€26).
There is no high speed train available from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone.
The last train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone leaves at 10:01 PM.
The first train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone leaves at 4:41 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone.
There is no direct train service currently available from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone.
The train journey from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone offers a mix of urban and countryside views, including glimpses of the Essex countryside and the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing a moderately scenic experience.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone.
A day trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 18m. However, there are 6 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 70 miles (113 km).
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone
Stansted Mountfitchet
Folkestone
The major train station for departures in Stansted Mountfitchet is Stansted Mountfitchet. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stansted Mountfitchet for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Folkestone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Cork House
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Stansted Mountfitchet
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
The major train station for arrivals in Folkestone is Folkestone Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Folkestone Central for your journey to Folkestone from Stansted Mountfitchet.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
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: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station, by car park
- 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 transit options for Folkestone Central
- 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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost 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 transit options for Folkestone West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road, platform 2 side of the station.
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