Trains from Gathurst
to Folkestone West
From £101.90
Gathurst to Folkestone Westby train on average takes 7 hrs 24 mins
Gathurst to Folkestone West one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £101.90
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 15 minutes
- First train leaves Gathurst at 08:13
- Last train leaves Gathurst at 17:59
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Gathurst to Folkestone West train times
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Gathurst facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Buses will Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Gathurst Road at the top of the station approach road (Ackhurst Lane). (Station side for Wigan, opposite side for Southport)
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing Levelunstaffed
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces5
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1
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TypeLockers
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableNo
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Public Telephones
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesWigan Wallgate
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Access onto platform 2 is via a steep ramp with no handrail, access onto platform 1 is step free from the car park, transfer between both platforms involves the use of Gathurst Road
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Station Message
A reduced off-peak service is operating from this station. Please check your journey before you travel.
Folkestone West facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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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.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present
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Station BuffetYes
Coffee kiosk
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ToiletsYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
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Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
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Baby ChangeYes
Only available when staff present
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Station Road, platform 2 side of the station (what 3 words: stood.behaving.asks)
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
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Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 -
AvailableYes
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Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
On platform
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details0330 333 9232
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Operator NameAPCOA Parking
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces215
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ChargesOff-peak: £5.40
Daily: £5.90
Weekly: £25.70
Monthly: £84.00
Three Monthly: £251.70
Six Monthly: £505.00
Annual: £904.00
Saturday: £4.00
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Number Accessible Spaces12
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Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Annotation
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:25 to 13:05
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
by entrance to platform 1
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
There are standing height and wheelchair height ticket counters available.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
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Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesAshford International
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Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
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Step Free Access
Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - 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.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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