The average train between Folkestone and Eastbourne takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Eastbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Folkestone to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Folkestone to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Folkestone to Eastbourne train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Folkestone and Eastbourne is 71 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 1h 21m.