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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Southend Airport (SIA)

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29

train journeys
per day

39

miles (63 kms)

1hrs 57 mins

fastest journey

04:42 / 00:19

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Southend Airport (SIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Southend Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Southend Airport is approximately 39 miles (63 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 19 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Southend Airport.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Southend Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 57 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Southend Airport Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:42
    2 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    06:55
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:03
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:28
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    08:26
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:38
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:58
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    09:05
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:28
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    09:25
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:32
    2 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    09:43
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:58
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    10:06
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:58
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:06
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:02
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    11:23
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:00
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:06
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:55
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    13:06
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:58
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    14:06
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:58
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    15:06
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:58
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    16:06
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    17:03
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:54
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    18:01
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:05
    2 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    18:17
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:50
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    18:59
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:05
    2 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    19:29
    Folkestone Central
    Southend Airport
    Folkestone Central to Southend Airport

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

About Southend Airport Station

Station name Southend Airport (SIA)
Address Southend Airport station, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF
Managed by XS

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Central and Southend Airport

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Southend Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 57 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Southend Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:42, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:19.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Central and Southend Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone Central & Southend Airport. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Southend Airport.

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