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Train Folkestone to Canterbury: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price£18
Average train trip duration44m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure07:02
Distance14 miles
Latest train departure22:02

Folkestone to Canterbury Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Folkestone - Canterbury

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Folkestone to Canterbury cost?

    The average train ticket price from Folkestone to Canterbury is £18. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Folkestone to Canterbury is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Folkestone to Canterbury?

    A train trip between Folkestone and Canterbury is around 44m, although the fastest train will take about 31m. This is the time it takes to travel the 15 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Folkestone and Canterbury?

    The number of trains from Folkestone to Canterbury can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Folkestone to Canterbury by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Folkestone to Canterbury?

    When taking the train from Folkestone to Canterbury, you can travel comfortably and safely with Southeastern.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Folkestone to Canterbury as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £17 for a train ticket from Folkestone to Canterbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-02-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Folkestone to Canterbury is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Canterbury, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Folkestone and Canterbury, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Folkestone to Canterbury.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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