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Brighton to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Folkestone takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 57m
£57–121

Brighton to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 122.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 57m.

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