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Folkestone West to Canterbury Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Folkestone West to Canterbury, starting from 21,53 USD and averaging 22,76 USD. The entire journey takes no more than 33 хв. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
22:00 33 хв, Changes required Folkestone West	22:33 Canterbury East	Find Tickets
22:01 33 хв, Changes required Folkestone West	22:34 Canterbury West	Find Tickets
23:01 33 хв, Changes required Folkestone West	23:34 Canterbury West	Find Tickets
23:59 5 год 16 хв, Changes required Folkestone West	05:15 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Folkestone West to Canterbury Train Route Details

First train

05:36

Last train

23:59

Departure station

Folkestone West

Arrival station

Canterbury

Journey time

33 хв

Distance

23 km

Price

21,53 USD*

Train operators

Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Folkestone West to Canterbury

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Folkestone West to Canterbury during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Folkestone West to Canterbury for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Folkestone West to Canterbury, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Folkestone West to Canterbury ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Folkestone West to Canterbury more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Folkestone West to Canterbury train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Folkestone West to Canterbury Train prices and times

Folkestone West to Canterbury Train Route Details