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East Malling to Folkestone train prices and times

Planning a journey from East Malling to Folkestone? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £23.70, with average prices for this route around £23.70. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
10:51 1h 8m, 1 change East Malling	11:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
11:51 1h 8m, 1 change East Malling	12:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
12:51 1h 9m, 1 change East Malling	14:00 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
13:51 1h 8m, 1 change East Malling	14:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
14:51 1h 8m, 1 change East Malling	15:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
15:51 1h 9m, 1 change East Malling	17:00 Paris	Find Tickets

East Malling to Folkestone train route details

First train

07:10

Last train

23:21

Departure city

East Malling

Arrival city

Folkestone

Journey time

59m

Distance

35 miles

Price

£23.70*

Train Operators

Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from East Malling to Folkestone

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from East Malling to Folkestone 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.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from East Malling to Folkestone, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from East Malling to Folkestone more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

East Malling to Folkestone train ticket types

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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