Station guide

Folkestone West station

Folkestone West station serves off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone. This page brings its practical station information together with links for planning and Delay Repay checks.

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Station facilities

Step-free access
B2, (refer to quick reference guide)

This is a category B2 station. Step Free access to Platform 1 via main entrance off Shorncliffe Road. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance off Station Road. Step access between platforms via station subway. Step free Interchange between platforms via steep roads is in excess of 500 metres.

Lifts
No
Toilets
No

Platform 1 Monday to Friday: 06:30 to 12:30 Saturday: 07:30 to 13:30

Baby changing
No
Ticket office
Yes
Ticket machines
Yes
Contactless
No
Oyster
No
Smartcard validators
No
Waiting room
Yes

Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present

Refreshments
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Cycle storage
Yes
Cycle spaces
38
Car park
Yes
Car park spaces
215
Accessible parking
Yes
Bus connections
Yes
Drop-off / pick-up
Yes
Staff help
Yes

Ticket office hours

  • Monday–Friday: 06:25–13:05
  • Saturday: 07:35–14:15
  • Sunday: Unavailable

Facilities from the NationalRail Knowledgebase via Rail Data Marketplace. Station record updated 2026-08-20. Always check live accessibility information before travel.

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