Train Folkestone to Brighton from £70 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Brighton takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Brighton. 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 28m
Duration: 123 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 29m

£61–122

Folkestone to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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