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Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to Gainsborough Stations

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16

train journeys
per day

179

miles (289 kms)

3hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

06:01 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to Gainsborough Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone West and Gainsborough Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone West to Gainsborough Stations is approximately 179 miles (289 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 29 mins.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone West and Gainsborough Stations.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone West to Gainsborough Stations Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:01
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    09:37
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:31
    3 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    10:10
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:01
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    11:37
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:01
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    13:13
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:03
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    14:10
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:58
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:01
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    16:31
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:01
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    17:33
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:01
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:01
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    18:33
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:53
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:01
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    23:04
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    21:00
    9 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    06:40
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    22:01
    9 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    07:03
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:01
    9 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    08:33
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:59
    10 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    10:44
    Folkestone West
    Gainsborough Central
    Folkestone West to Gainsborough Central

About Folkestone West Station

Station name Folkestone West (FKW)
Address Folkestone West station, Station Approach, off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 13:05
Saturday 07:35 - 14:15
Sunday Closed
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

About Gainsborough Stations Station

Station name Gainsborough Stations (79)
Address Gainsborough Lea Road station, Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone West and Gainsborough Stations

The travel time between Folkestone West and Gainsborough Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone West and Gainsborough Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone West & Gainsborough Stations. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone West and Gainsborough Stations.

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