York to Folkestone by train
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Overview: trains from York to Folkestone
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Explore York to Folkestone by train
Thinking about travelling from York to Folkestone by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train ticket cost for journeys between York and Folkestone
Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £73.32, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .
How to find cheap train tickets
Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.
Train schedule for travel between York and Folkestone
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 22 trains make this journey of 355 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from York is at 04:00 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:25.
During the weekend, 04:38 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:32 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 42 minutes.
Average train travel time and distance from York to Folkestone
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 9 minutes, spanning 355 kilometres in total.
Booking York to Folkestone trains in advance
Booking your York to Folkestone tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.
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Further insights on trains from York to Folkestone
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Folkestone city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from York to Folkestone
Want to know more about your journey from York to Folkestone? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between York and Folkestone covers 355 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route is £73.32. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .
Tickets for this route go on sale 5 months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
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