Train Tickets to Folkestone Central
London St. Pancras International to Folkestone Central
54m
London to Folkestone Central
54m
Ashford International to Folkestone Central
15m
Train travel to Folkestone Central guide
Updated May 9, 2026
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What are Folkestone Central's opening hours?
For Folkestone Central, the first train typically departs at 0:10 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.
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Folkestone Central live timetable
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Departures
Arrivals
| Train | Time | Duration | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Central to Ramsgate | 19:52 | 51m | Southeastern | Exp. 20:30 |
| Folkestone Central to London St. Pancras International | 19:55 | 54m | Southeastern | Exp. 20:00 |
| Folkestone Central to Ramsgate | 20:03 | 50m | Southeastern | Exp. 20:05 |
| Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross | 20:40 | 1h 44m | Southeastern | On time |
| Folkestone Central to Dover Priory | 20:51 | 11m | Southeastern | Exp. 20:56 |
| Train | Time | Duration | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central | 19:51 | 1h 58m | Southeastern | Exp. 20:29 |
| Ramsgate to Folkestone Central | 19:55 | 46m | Southeastern | Exp. 19:59 |
| London St. Pancras International to Folkestone Central | 20:03 | 55m | Southeastern | Exp. 20:05 |
| Dover Priory to Folkestone Central | 20:39 | 11m | Southeastern | On time |
| London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central | 20:50 | 1h 44m | Southeastern | Exp. 20:55 |
Station Details
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Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HBTicket Office opening hours:：
Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 19:00:00
Saturday open from 06:00:00 until 19:00:00
Sunday open from 08:10:00 until 17:40:00
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