The average train between Folkestone and Chichester takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Chichester. 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 Folkestone and Chichester. 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 Chichester at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Chichester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Chichester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Folkestone to Chichester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Chichester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chichester station.
Book your Folkestone to Chichester train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Folkestone and Chichester is 139.1 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chichester via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 3h 6m.