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Littlehampton to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Littlehampton and Folkestone takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Littlehampton to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Littlehampton to East Croydontrain train Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 40m
£69–119

Littlehampton to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Littlehampton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Littlehampton is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Littlehampton to Folkestone? 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.

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  • Distance: 142.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Littlehampton to Folkestone Central via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 40m.

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