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New Cross to Folkestone Train prices and times

Planning a journey from New Cross to Folkestone? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £40.90, with average prices for this route around £46.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
00:41 6h 34m, Changes required New Cross Gate	07:15 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
06:17 1h 42m, Changes required New Cross	07:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
06:17 1h 55m, Changes required New Cross	08:12 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
06:27 2h 22m, Changes required New Cross	08:49 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
06:52 1h 57m, Changes required New Cross	08:49 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
07:06 2h 44m, Changes required New Cross	09:50 Paris	Find Tickets

New Cross to Folkestone Train Route Details

First train

00:41

Last train

23:31

Departure station

New Cross

Arrival station

Folkestone

Journey time

1h 41m

Distance

95 km

Price

£40.90*

Train operators

London Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from New Cross to Folkestone

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from New Cross to Folkestone. 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

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 travelers. 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 New Cross to Folkestone, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

New Cross to Folkestone 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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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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