Trains from Handforth
to Folkestone Central
From £63.00
Handforth to Folkestone Centralby train on average takes 4 hrs 9 mins
Handforth to Folkestone Central one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £63.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 24 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:40
- Last train leaves Handforth at 20:00
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Handforth to Folkestone Central train times
| Last updated: 11:48:12
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12:00 Handforth On Time | 16:02 Folkestone Central On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 2m, 3 changes | ||
12:16 Handforth On Time | 16:48 Folkestone Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 4h 32m, 4 changes | ||
13:00 Handforth On Time | 17:05 Folkestone Central On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 5m, 3 changes | ||
13:16 Handforth On Time | 17:48 Folkestone Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 4h 32m, 4 changes | ||
14:00 Handforth On Time | 18:04 Folkestone Central On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 4m, 3 changes |
Handforth facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the Health Centre. Replacement transport for Manchester/Stockport will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the library.
What3words - Towards Alderley Edge/Crewe - total.area.down & towards Manchester/Stockport - glad.shower.lands
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Next to ticket office
- Annotation
2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
- TypeLockers
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:30 to 14:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category C Station
Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Folkestone Central facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Heated waiting rooms on platforms only available when staff are present
- Station BuffetYes
Buffet and Selecta vending machine
- ToiletsYes
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Bus stop outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge - what 3 words: bumping.sensual.racetrack).
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
In booking hall
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Email Address: general.enquiries@apcoa.com
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 333 9232 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces70
- ChargesOff-peak: £4.30
Daily: £4.70
Weekly: £19.90
Monthly: £73.00
Three Monthly: £213.50
Six Monthly: £417.00
Annual: £760.00
Saturday: £3.50
Sunday: £4.00
Note:Off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £3.00
- Number Accessible Spaces4
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers by displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space, however you must register your vehicle in advance at https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces58
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
front of station, by car park
- Annotation
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
In the booking hall
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
There are standing height and wheelchair height ticket counters available.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesAshford International
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
