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Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to Skipton (SKI)

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18

train journeys
per day

239

miles (385 kms)

5hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

05:51 / 23:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to Skipton (SKI)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone West and Skipton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone West to Skipton is approximately 239 miles (385 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone West and Skipton.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone West to Skipton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 4 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone West to Skipton Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:51
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    10:39
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:29
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:29
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    12:09
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    12:39
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:01
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    13:57
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:03
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    14:39
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:58
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    15:55
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:01
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:01
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:01
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    18:55
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:01
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    19:57
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:57
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    21:12
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:11
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    21:19
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:55
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    21:59
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:01
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    23:13
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:07
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    00:04
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:02
    9 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    05:59
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:01
    10 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    09:39
    Folkestone West
    Skipton
    Folkestone West to Skipton

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

About Skipton Station

Station name Skipton (SKI)
Address Skipton station, Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 18:20
Saturday 05:50 - 18:20
Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
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 Folkestone West and Skipton

The travel time between Folkestone West and Skipton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone West and Skipton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:54.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone West & Skipton. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone West and Skipton.

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