The average train between Chichester and Folkestone takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Chichester 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.
Trains run hourly between Chichester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Horsham and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Folkestone station via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Chichester to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Chichester to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Chichester and Folkestone is 139.1 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Folkestone Central via Horsham and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 54m.