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Trains from Althorne (Essex) (ALN) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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19

train journeys
per day

43

miles (69 kms)

2hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

05:34 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Althorne (Essex) (ALN) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central is approximately 43 miles (69 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 26 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:34
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    08:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:17
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    08:51
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:57
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:47
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    10:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:25
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:42
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    12:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:22
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:42
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    14:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:22
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:42
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:22
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    17:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:42
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    18:04
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:22
    2 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    18:31
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:12
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:42
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    21:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    19:25
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    22:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    20:22
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    23:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    21:42
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    00:02
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:02
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    01:23
    Althorne (Essex)
    Folkestone Central
    Althorne (Essex) to Folkestone Central

About Althorne (Essex) Station

Station name Althorne (Essex) (ALN)
Address Althorne station, Bridgemarsh Lane, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6DG
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Folkestone Central Station

Station name Folkestone Central (FKC)
Address Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central

The travel time between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

First class tickets on trains between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Althorne (Essex) & Folkestone Central. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Althorne (Essex) and Folkestone Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.