The average train between Folkestone and East Grinstead takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at East Grinstead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Folkestone to East Grinstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to East Grinstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Grinstead station.
Book your Folkestone to East Grinstead train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Folkestone and East Grinstead is 82.1 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to East Grinstead via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 27m.