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Trains from Looe (LOO) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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12

train journeys
per day

251

miles (404 kms)

6hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 22:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Looe (LOO) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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On a typical weekday there are 12 scheduled rail journeys between Looe and Folkestone Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Looe to Folkestone Central is approximately 251 miles (404 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 43 mins.

GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Looe and Folkestone Central.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Looe to Folkestone Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Looe to Folkestone Central Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:30
    7 hrs 13 mins 4 changes
    13:43
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:54
    6 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    14:43
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:05
    6 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    15:48
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:08
    6 hrs 40 mins 4 changes
    16:48
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:06
    6 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    17:48
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:06
    6 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    19:48
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:18
    7 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    21:48
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:16
    7 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    22:48
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:25
    7 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    23:48
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:25
    7 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    01:23
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:30
    11 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    05:38
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    21:37
    10 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    08:02
    Looe
    Folkestone Central
    Looe to Folkestone Central

About Looe Station

Station name Looe (LOO)
Address Looe station, Station Road, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1HN
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday Closed
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
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 Looe and Folkestone Central

The travel time between Looe and Folkestone Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Looe and Folkestone Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 12 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:06.

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Amenities on trains between Looe 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 Looe & Folkestone Central. owever, there are 12 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Looe and Folkestone Central.

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