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Canterbury East to Folkestone West train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Canterbury East to Folkestone West, starting from €6.39 and averaging €6.39. The entire journey takes no more than 45m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
21:02 57m, No direct Canterbury East	21:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
21:40 1h, No direct Canterbury East	22:40 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
22:02 57m, No direct Canterbury East	22:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
22:40 1h 21m, No direct Canterbury East	00:01 +1 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
23:02 57m, No direct Canterbury East	23:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
23:50 4h 50m, No direct Canterbury East	04:40 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Canterbury East to Folkestone West train route details

First train

00:25

Last train

23:50

Departure station

Canterbury East

Arrival station

Folkestone West

Journey time

45m

Distance

22 km

Price

€6.39*

Train Operators

Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Canterbury East to Folkestone West

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Canterbury East to Folkestone West. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Canterbury East to Folkestone West, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Canterbury East to Folkestone West ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Canterbury East to Folkestone West more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Canterbury East to Folkestone West train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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