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Reading to Folkestone Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Reading to Folkestone? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SAR 350.99, with average prices for this route around SAR 350.99. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
11:47 2h 13m, 1 change Reading	14:00 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
12:30 2h 11m, 2 change Reading	14:41 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
12:47 2h 12m, 1 change Reading	14:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
13:26 2h 20m, 2 change Reading	15:46 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
13:52 2h 7m, 1 change Reading	15:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
14:21 2h 25m, 2 change Reading	16:46 Paris	Find Tickets

Reading to Folkestone Train Route Details

First train

05:48

Last train

23:50

Departure station

Reading

Arrival city

Folkestone

Journey time

2h 1m

Distance

155 km

Price

SAR 350.99*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Folkestone

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Reading 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.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Reading to Folkestone 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 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 Reading 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!

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 Reading to Folkestone more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Reading 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:

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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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Reading to Folkestone Train prices and times

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