First train | 20:00 | |
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Last train | 20:00 | |
Departure station | Cheltenham Spa | |
Arrival station | Folkestone Central | |
Journey time | From 10h 19m | |
Distance | 151 miles (244 km) | |
Changes | 4 changes | |
Price | From £24.50 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 19 minutes to travel the 151 miles (244 km) from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 10 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Southeastern or Southern to Folkestone Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £24.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Folkestone Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central is 10 hours and 19 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central can start from as little as £24.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central. Travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.
The first train from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central leaves at 20:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central leaves at 20:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central cover a distance of around 151 miles (244 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Folkestone Central to Cheltenham Spa.
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