Arriving in Folkestone
Every day, up to 40 train depart from London Waterloo East and arrive in Folkestone, with the shortest journey taking 1h 34m minutes.
Book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Folkestone
It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Folkestone. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.
Season Tickets for frequent travel
Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo East and Folkestone on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? If so, it's highly recommended to consider getting Season Tickets. This ticket provides you with the convenience of unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains without worrying about individual ticket bookings. By opting for a Season Ticket, you can save yourself from the hassle of repeatedly purchasing tickets and avoid incurring unnecessary additional costs. It's a cost-effective and time-saving solution for your frequent journeys between London Waterloo East and Folkestone.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo East to Folkestone. You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.
*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.