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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Swale (SWL)

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21

train journeys
per day

27

miles (45 kms)

1hrs 37 mins

fastest journey

00:01 / 00:19

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

1

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Swale (SWL)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Swale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Swale is approximately 27 miles (45 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 26 mins.

Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Swale.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Swale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 37 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Swale Today

  • Mon 20th May
    00:01
    6 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    06:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    05:48
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    06:55
    1 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    08:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    07:26
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    09:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    09:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    10:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    10:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    11:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    11:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    12:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    12:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    13:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    14:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    14:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    15:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    14:36
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    16:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    17:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    17:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    18:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    18:04
    1 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    19:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    19:03
    1 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    20:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    20:03
    1 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    21:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    21:01
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    22:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    21:10
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    23:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    22:58
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    01:35
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale
  • Mon 20th May
    23:41
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    06:32
    Folkestone Central
    Swale
    Folkestone Central to Swale

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 Swale Station

Station name Swale (SWL)
Address Swale station, Sheppey Way, near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Central and Swale

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Swale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 37 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Swale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:19.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Central and Swale 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 & Swale. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Swale.

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