The average train between Newhaven and Folkestone takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Newhaven 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.
Trains run hourly between Newhaven and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Lewes and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at Folkestone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Newhaven to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Newhaven to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Newhaven to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Newhaven and Folkestone is 84.7 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Southern operates a train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m.