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Old Street to Folkestone Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Old Street to Folkestone Central, starting from €60.96 and averaging €68.31. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 32 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:47 8 hours 27 minutes, Changes required Old Street	08:14 +1 Folkestone Central		Find Tickets

Old Street to Folkestone Central Train Route Details

First train

06:22

Last train

23:47

Departure station

Old Street

Arrival station

Folkestone Central

Journey time

1 hour 32 minutes

Distance

101 km

Price

€60.96*

Train operators

Southeastern, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Old Street to Folkestone Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Old Street to Folkestone Central during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Old Street to Folkestone Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Old Street to Folkestone Central, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

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 Old Street to Folkestone Central ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling 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 traveling from Old Street to Folkestone Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Old Street to Folkestone Central train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Old Street to Folkestone Central with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Old Street to Folkestone Central Train prices and times

Old Street to Folkestone Central Train Route Details