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Trains from Castleford (CFD) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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32

train journeys
per day

211

miles (340 kms)

4hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

00:04 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Castleford (CFD) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Castleford and Folkestone Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Castleford to Folkestone Central is approximately 211 miles (340 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 18 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Castleford and Folkestone Central.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Castleford to Folkestone Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Castleford to Folkestone Central Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    00:04
    8 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    09:02
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:31
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:33
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    12:02
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:52
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    12:43
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:30
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:52
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:33
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:02
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:52
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    14:43
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:33
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:53
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:48
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:33
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:52
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    16:48
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:33
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    17:02
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:52
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    17:48
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:33
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    18:04
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:12
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    18:31
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:33
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    19:03
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:52
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:32
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:52
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    20:50
    Castleford
    Folkestone Central
    Castleford to Folkestone Central

About Castleford Station

Station name Castleford (CFD)
Address Castleford station, Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN
Managed by NT

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 Castleford and Folkestone Central

The travel time between Castleford and Folkestone Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Castleford and Folkestone Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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Amenities on trains between Castleford 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 Castleford & Folkestone Central. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Castleford and Folkestone Central.

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