First train | 07:07 | |
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Last train | 20:07 | |
Departure station | Stamford (Lincs) | |
Arrival station | Folkestone Central | |
Journey time | From 3h 36m | |
Distance | 129 miles (208 km) | |
Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £33 | |
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Looking to travel from Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 42 minutes to travel from Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 36 minutes though. You'll usually find 4 trains per day running along the 129 miles (208 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Folkestone Central, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or CrossCountry to get to Folkestone Central. 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 Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central 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 £33.00.
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The average journey time by train between Stamford (Lincs) and Folkestone Central is 3 hours and 42 minutes, with around 4 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central can start from as little as £33 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central. Travelling from Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central leaves at 07:07. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central leaves at 20:07. 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 Stamford (Lincs) to Folkestone Central cover a distance of around 129 miles (208 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Folkestone Central to Stamford (Lincs).
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