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Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to Swale (SWL)

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18

train journeys
per day

27

miles (44 kms)

1hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

06:59 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

1

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Folkestone West (FKW) to Swale (SWL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone West and Swale , 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 Swale is approximately 27 miles (44 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 52 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone West to Swale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone West to Swale Today

  • Mon 27th May
    06:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    08:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    07:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    09:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    08:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    10:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    09:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    11:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    10:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    12:00
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    12:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    14:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    13:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    15:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    14:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    15:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    17:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    16:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    18:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    17:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    19:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    18:36
    1 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    20:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    19:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    21:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    20:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    22:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    21:59
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    23:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    22:59
    1 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    00:35
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale
  • Mon 27th May
    23:35
    6 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    06:32
    Folkestone West
    Swale
    Folkestone West to Swale

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 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 West and Swale

The travel time between Folkestone West and Swale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone West and Swale 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 06:59, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone West 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 West & Swale. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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