Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Folkestone Central to Alloa

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
Caledonian Sleeper

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Folkestone Central to Alloa

Trains to Alloa from Folkestone Central

First train

03:42

Last train

21:58

Departure stationFolkestone Central
Arrival stationAlloa
Journey time

From 7h 6m

Distance

403 miles (648 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, Southeastern

What are the train times from Folkestone Central to Alloa?

Check out the next trains departing from Folkestone Central to Alloa for Tuesday 20th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:5816:047h 6m, 4 changes
09:5617:097h 13m, 4 changes
09:5617:347h 38m, 3 changes
10:5618:377h 41m, 4 changes
11:5819:347h 36m, 4 changes
12:5820:077h 9m, 4 changes
12:5821:068h 8m, 3 changes
13:5821:067h 8m, 4 changes
14:5622:087h 12m, 4 changes
15:5623:087h 12m, 4 changes

What are the train times from Folkestone Central to Alloa?

Get from Folkestone Central to Alloa in as little as 7 hours 6 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.

The average train journey from Folkestone Central to Alloa takes around 9 hours 2 minutes. There are around 10 trains that operate on this route daily.

As there are no direct trains between Folkestone Central and Alloa, you'll need to make 3 changes.

London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo and ScotRail trains operate on this route.

Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.

With our Journey Planner, you can check live train times, compare prices and check routes.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Folkestone Central to Alloa?

Want to know more about your journey from Folkestone Central to Alloa? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Alloa from Folkestone Central?

To travel to Alloa from Folkestone Central, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 9 hours and 2 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 7 hours and 6 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Folkestone Central to Alloa?

Trains from Folkestone Central to Alloa take an average of 9 hours and 2 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 7 hours and 6 minutes. You'll usually find 10 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Folkestone Central and Alloa by train?

The quickest journey time between Folkestone Central and Alloa by train is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Folkestone Central to Alloa?

No, there are no direct trains running from Folkestone Central to Alloa, you’ll usually need to make at least 3 changes during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Folkestone Central to Alloa?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Folkestone Central to Alloa is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link