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Outbound fromLeeds to Folkestone West by train
It takes an average of 7h 41m to travel from Leeds to Folkestone West by train, over a distance of around 219 miles (353 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Leeds to Folkestone West and tickets for this journey start from £89.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:44 | |
| Departure station | Leeds | |
| Arrival station | Folkestone West | |
| Journey time | From 4h 48m | |
| Distance | 219 miles (353 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £89.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern |
Travelling from Leeds to Folkestone West by train
Looking to travel from Leeds to Folkestone West by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 41 minutes to travel from Leeds to Folkestone West by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 48 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 219 miles (353 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Folkestone West, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or TransPennine Express to get to Folkestone West. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Leeds to Folkestone West in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £89.30.
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Cheap train tickets from Leeds to Folkestone West
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Leeds to Folkestone West is right for you.
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