First train | 20:05 | |
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Last train | 20:05 | |
Departure station | Poulton-le-Fylde | |
Arrival station | Folkestone Central | |
Journey time | From 11h 38m | |
Distance | 259 miles (417 km) | |
Changes | 4 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 38 minutes to travel the 259 miles (417 km) from Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 11 hours 38 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or Southeastern, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central is 11 hours and 38 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central. Travelling from Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.
The first train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central leaves at 20:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central leaves at 20:05. 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 Poulton-le-Fylde to Folkestone Central cover a distance of around 259 miles (417 km) during the journey.
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