Trains from Gorton
to Folkestone Central
From £57.50
Gorton to Folkestone Centralby train on average takes 4 hrs 28 mins
Gorton to Folkestone Central one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £57.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 29 minutes
- First train leaves Gorton at 06:18
- Last train leaves Gorton at 19:37
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Gorton to Folkestone Central train times
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Gorton facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
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
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
canopies only
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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 Pick Up / Drop Off at the lay by located on the overbridge approx 50 yrds from the station entrance.
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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 LevelPart time
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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 unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:10 to 23:55
Sun 08:40 to 23:00 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Station Entrance
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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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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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
- Along a ramp (55 paces, 1:14 slope) leading to the ticket office, then to Manchester straight ahead along a further ramp (67 paces, 1:8 slope) onto the platform. Then to Glossop from ticket office, turn right and across a footbridge (30 paces), and either follow down the ramp 100 paces, 1:15 slope for most of its length) straight onto the platform. Or, turn left and down 28 steps onto the platform.
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. Street set down only available.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Folkestone Central 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 ValidatorYes
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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 RoomYes
Heated waiting rooms on platforms only available when staff are present
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Station BuffetYes
Buffet and Selecta vending machine
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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 ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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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).
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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 LevelFull 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
In booking hall
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Email Address: [email protected]
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 333 9232 -
Operator NameAPCOA Parking
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces70
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ChargesOff-peak: £3.80
Daily: £4.20
Weekly: £19.00
Monthly: £69.70
Three Monthly: £204.10
Six Monthly: £398.50
Annual: £726.00
Saturday: £3.20
Sunday: £3.50
Note:From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
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Number Accessible Spaces4
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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/.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces58
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
front of station, by car park
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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-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
In the booking hall
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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 A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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