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Find the best prices from Sandwich to Folkestone

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Sandwich to Folkestone, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£2.70

Tue27Jan

£2.70

Wed28Jan

£2.70

Thu29Jan

£2.70

Fri30Jan

£2.70

Sat31Jan

£2.70

Sun1Feb

£2.70

Mon2Feb

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Sandwich to Folkestone train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Sandwich to Folkestone, starting from £2.70 and averaging £14.40. The entire journey takes no more than 33m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
12:22 36m, Direct Sandwich	12:58 Folkestone Central	Find Tickets
13:22 36m, Direct Sandwich	13:58 Folkestone Central	Find Tickets
14:21 34m, Direct Sandwich	14:55 Folkestone Central	Find Tickets
15:30 34m, Direct Sandwich	16:04 Folkestone Central	Find Tickets
16:01 33m, Direct Sandwich	16:34 Folkestone Central	Find Tickets
16:31 34m, Direct Sandwich	17:05 Paris	Find Tickets

Sandwich to Folkestone train route details

First train

05:03

Last train

23:22

Departure city

Sandwich

Arrival city

Folkestone

Journey time

33m

Distance

16 miles

Price

£2.70*

Train Operators

Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Sandwich to Folkestone

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Sandwich to Folkestone. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 travelling from Sandwich to Folkestone, 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 Sandwich to Folkestone ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Sandwich to Folkestone train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
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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