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Trains from Blackpool South (BPS) to Folkestone West (FKW)

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13

train journeys
per day

258

miles (415 kms)

6hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

05:29 / 18:11

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Blackpool South (BPS) to Folkestone West (FKW)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Blackpool South and Folkestone West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Blackpool South to Folkestone West is approximately 258 miles (415 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 34 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Blackpool South and Folkestone West.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Blackpool South to Folkestone West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 28 mins.

Journeys from Blackpool South to Folkestone West Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:29
    6 hrs 31 mins 4 changes
    12:00
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    06:31
    6 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    12:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    13:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    08:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    14:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    09:29
    6 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    15:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    16:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    17:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    12:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    18:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    19:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    14:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    20:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    15:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    21:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    16:30
    6 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    22:58
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West
  • Mon 6th May
    17:30
    7 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    01:24
    Blackpool South
    Folkestone West
    Blackpool South to Folkestone West

About Blackpool South Station

Station name Blackpool South (BPS)
Address Blackpool South station, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

About Folkestone West Station

Station name Folkestone West (FKW)
Address Folkestone West station, Station Approach, off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 13:05
Saturday 07:35 - 14:15
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Blackpool South and Folkestone West

The travel time between Blackpool South and Folkestone West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Blackpool South and Folkestone West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:29, and the last train of the day leaves at 18:11.

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Amenities on trains between Blackpool South and Folkestone West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Blackpool South & Folkestone West. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Blackpool South and Folkestone West.

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