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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Folkestone Central
- Departure station
- Folkestone Central station guide
- Address
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- Station Approach, CT20 1SW
Operators serving Folkestone Central
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Facilities at Folkestone Central
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- £6/day
Explore the area around Folkestone Central
- Leas Lift
- Coastal Park
About your departure station
Folkestone Central (1843) was rebuilt in 1884 with impressive Victorian architecture.
The station served as a key embarkation point for continental travel.
Today it handles 1.5 million annual passengers with Southeastern services.
Recent upgrades have improved accessibility and retail offerings.
The station remains important for Channel Tunnel traffic.
Future plans include better integration with local transport and improved cycling facilities.
Folkestone Central continues its historic role connecting Britain to continental Europe.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Folkestone Central to Hackney Central?
Open the ticket search and enter Folkestone Central as your departure station and Hackney Central as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Folkestone Central and Hackney Central?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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