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Sheffield to Folkestone West Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Sheffield to Folkestone West? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SAR 207.34, with average prices for this route around SAR 425.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
21:45 10h 14m, Changes required Sheffield	07:59 +1 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
22:11 9h 48m, Changes required Sheffield	07:59 +1 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
23:14 8h 45m, Changes required Sheffield	07:59 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Sheffield to Folkestone West Train Route Details

First train

04:39

Last train

23:14

Departure station

Sheffield

Arrival station

Folkestone West

Journey time

3h 22m

Distance

312 km

Price

SAR 207.34*

Train operators

Southeastern, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Folkestone West

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 Sheffield to Folkestone West can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

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 travelers. You can discover more about 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 Sheffield to Folkestone West, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Sheffield to Folkestone West ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group 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.

Sheffield to Folkestone West 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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