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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Eastbourne takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. 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.

1h 48m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Folkestone to Eastbourne train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthern2h 4m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthern2h 4m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthern2h 4m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthern2h 9m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 48m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 50m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 50m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 49m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthern2h 4m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthern2h 4m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 47m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternSouthern1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Eastbourne? 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.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Eastbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Eastbourne, England?

Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Eastbourne hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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