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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Shirley (SRL)

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23

train journeys
per day

158

miles (254 kms)

3hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:19

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Shirley (SRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Shirley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Shirley is approximately 158 miles (254 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 3 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Shirley.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Shirley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Shirley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    09:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:26
    4 hrs 4 changes
    10:26
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    4 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    10:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    4 hrs 4 changes
    11:26
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    11:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    12:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    3 hrs 56 mins 4 changes
    13:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    4 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    14:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:58
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    15:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:58
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    16:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:58
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    17:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:10
    4 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    18:26
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:58
    3 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    18:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:54
    4 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    19:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:52
    3 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    20:43
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:58
    3 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    21:47
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:04
    3 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    22:43
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:04
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    23:55
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:10
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    23:55
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:58
    9 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    06:56
    Folkestone Central
    Shirley
    Folkestone Central to Shirley

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 Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
Address Shirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 12:00
Thursday 06:30 - 12:00
Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Central and Shirley

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Shirley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Shirley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:19.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Central and Shirley 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 & Shirley. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Shirley.

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