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Folkestone West to Charing (Kent) Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Folkestone West to Charing (Kent), starting from £5.40 and averaging £5.40. The entire journey takes no more than 35m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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00:16
6h 27m, Changes required
Folkestone West
06:43
Charing (Kent)
Southeastern
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08:13
51m, Changes required
Folkestone West
09:04
Charing (Kent)
Southeastern
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09:13
51m, Changes required
Folkestone West
10:04
Charing (Kent)
Southeastern
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10:13
51m, Changes required
Folkestone West
11:04
Charing (Kent)
Southeastern
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11:13
51m, Changes required
Folkestone West
12:04
Charing (Kent)
Southeastern
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12:13
51m, Changes required
Folkestone West
13:04
Paris
Southeastern
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Folkestone West to Charing (Kent) Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:16
Last train
Last train
22:01
Departure station
Departure station
Folkestone West
Arrival station
Arrival station
Charing (Kent)
Journey time
Journey time
35m
Distance
Distance
29 km
Price
Price
£5.40*
Train operators
Train operators
Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Folkestone West to Charing (Kent)

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Folkestone West to Charing (Kent) can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

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 Charing (Kent) 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%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 Folkestone West to Charing (Kent), 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%

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 Charing (Kent) 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

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 Charing (Kent) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Folkestone West to Charing (Kent) 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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