Train Folkestone to Hove from £72 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Hove takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Hove. 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 46m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 29m

£62–124

Folkestone to Hove train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Hove. 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 Hove at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

3:56 PM → 6:15 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
4:54 PM → 7:15 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
5:58 PM → 8:38 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 9:38 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:58 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:38 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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