Going from Folkestone to Crewe by train

About to set off from Folkestone to Crewe by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Folkestone and Crewe

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £134.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Folkestone and Crewe

If you are taking the train from Folkestone to Crewe, you will have 15 trains each day (with a departure every 52 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:41. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:02. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:08, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:59.

How long does the train from Folkestone to Crewe take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 2 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 332 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Folkestone to Crewe?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Crewe

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Crewe.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Folkestone to Crewe by train?

The trip from Folkestone to Crewe covers a distance of 332 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Folkestone to Crewe?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £134.00. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Folkestone to Crewe by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Folkestone to Crewe?

The fastest journey by train is 3 hours and 2 minutes.