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Folkestone to City Thameslink Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Folkestone to City Thameslink, starting from £31.90 and averaging £43.00. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 15m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:38 1h 50m, Changes required Folkestone West	07:28 City Thameslink	Find Tickets
05:57 1h 16m, Changes required Folkestone West	07:13 City Thameslink	Find Tickets
05:57 2h 1m, Changes required Folkestone West	07:58 City Thameslink	Find Tickets
06:21 2h 2m, Changes required Folkestone West	08:23 City Thameslink	Find Tickets
06:31 1h 17m, Changes required Folkestone West	07:48 City Thameslink	Find Tickets
06:38 1h 25m, Changes required Folkestone West	08:03 Paris	Find Tickets

Folkestone to City Thameslink Train Route Details

First train

04:40

Last train

23:01

Departure station

Folkestone

Arrival station

City Thameslink

Journey time

1h 15m

Distance

101 km

Price

£31.90*

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Folkestone to City Thameslink

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Folkestone to City Thameslink. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 Folkestone to City Thameslink, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Folkestone to City Thameslink ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Folkestone to City Thameslink more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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Folkestone to City Thameslink Train prices and times

Folkestone to City Thameslink Train Route Details