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Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to Swaythling (SWG)

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11

train journeys
per day

110

miles (177 kms)

4hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

05:11 / 23:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to Swaythling (SWG)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone West and Swaythling , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone West to Swaythling is approximately 110 miles (177 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 25 mins.

South Western Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone West and Swaythling.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone West to Swaythling. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone West to Swaythling Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:11
    5 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    10:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    08:01
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    12:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    08:58
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    10:58
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    15:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    12:01
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    16:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    18:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    15:01
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    19:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    17:01
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    21:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    18:01
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    22:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    21:13
    7 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    05:00
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling
  • Mon 6th May
    23:01
    8 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    07:43
    Folkestone West
    Swaythling
    Folkestone West to Swaythling

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 Swaythling Station

Station name Swaythling (SWG)
Address Swaythling station, Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Hampshire, SO18 2LB
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 11:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone West and Swaythling

The travel time between Folkestone West and Swaythling by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone West and Swaythling vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:11, 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 & Swaythling. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone West and Swaythling.

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