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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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28

train journeys
per day

237

miles (382 kms)

5hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 05:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Folkestone Central (FKC)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Folkestone Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Folkestone Central is approximately 237 miles (382 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 39 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Folkestone Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Folkestone Central Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:54
    5 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    10:43
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:55
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    11:02
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:55
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    12:02
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:27
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:16
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:35
    5 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    14:02
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:15
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    14:43
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:27
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:15
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    15:48
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:27
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:15
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    16:48
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:27
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    17:02
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:15
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    17:48
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:27
    5 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    18:04
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:15
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    18:31
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:27
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    19:03
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:15
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:27
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:15
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    20:50
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:49
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    21:02
    Plymouth
    Folkestone Central
    Plymouth to Folkestone Central

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Plymouth and Folkestone Central

The travel time between Plymouth and Folkestone Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Folkestone Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 05:04.

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Amenities on trains between Plymouth 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 Plymouth & Folkestone Central. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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