The average train between Folkestone and Lewes takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Lewes. 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 Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Lewes at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Lewes station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Folkestone to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Folkestone to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Book your Folkestone to Lewes train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Folkestone and Lewes is 84.3 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.