Greater Anglia
Southeastern
Trains to Folkestone West from Ipswich
| First train | 04:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:27 | |
| Departure station | Ipswich | |
| Arrival station | Folkestone West | |
| Journey time | From 2h 15m | |
| Distance | 67 miles (107 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Travelling from Ipswich to Folkestone West by train
If you're planning to travel from Ipswich to Folkestone West, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Ipswich to Folkestone West takes around 3 hours 48 minutes. There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Ipswich to Folkestone West.
You'll have to make 2 changes on your journey to Folkestone West, as there are no direct trains.
Greater Anglia, Southeastern and Southern trains run on this route.
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4. Travel Off-Peak
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.