First train | 16:33 | |
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Last train | 16:33 | |
Departure station | St Ives (Cornwall) | |
Arrival station | Folkestone Central | |
Journey time | From 13h 46m | |
Distance | 297 miles (478 km) | |
Changes | 4 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Folkestone Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 13 hours 46 minutes to travel the 297 miles (478 km) from St Ives (Cornwall) to Folkestone Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 13 hours 46 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. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Southeastern or Southern 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 St Ives (Cornwall) 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 St Ives (Cornwall) to Folkestone Central is 13 hours and 46 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from St Ives (Cornwall) to Folkestone Central. Travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to Folkestone Central by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.
The first train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Folkestone Central leaves at 16:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Folkestone Central leaves at 16:33. 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 St Ives (Cornwall) to Folkestone Central cover a distance of around 297 miles (478 km) during the journey.
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