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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Purley (PUR)

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45

train journeys
per day

58

miles (93 kms)

1hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

04:41 / 00:19

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Purley is approximately 58 miles (93 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 13 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Purley.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 58 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:41
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    06:52
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    07:54
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:08
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    08:23
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:26
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    08:24
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:40
    2 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    08:43
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    09:00
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:10
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    09:23
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:31
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    09:43
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:34
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    09:43
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    10:43
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:05
    2 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    11:13
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:01
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:10
    2 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    12:13
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:10
    2 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    13:13
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:58
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:10
    2 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    14:13
    Folkestone Central
    Purley
    Folkestone Central to Purley

About Folkestone Central Station

Station name Folkestone Central (FKC)
Address Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
Address Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Central and Purley

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:19.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone Central & Purley. owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Purley.

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