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Outbound fromDoncaster to Folkestone Central by train
It takes an average of 5h 53m to travel from Doncaster to Folkestone Central by train, over a distance of around 195 miles (313 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Doncaster to Folkestone Central and tickets for this journey start from £44 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:49 | |
| Departure station | Doncaster | |
| Arrival station | Folkestone Central | |
| Journey time | From 4h 2m | |
| Distance | 195 miles (313 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £44 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Doncaster to Folkestone Central in 4 hours 2 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Doncaster to Folkestone Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 53 minutes to travel the 195 miles (313 km) from Doncaster to Folkestone Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Southeastern 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 Doncaster to Folkestone Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £44.00. 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.
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