The average train between Worthing and Folkestone takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Worthing 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 Worthing and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worthing is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worthing to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Worthing station and arriving at Folkestone station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Worthing to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
Worthing to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Worthing to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Worthing and Folkestone is 112 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Worthing to Folkestone Central via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m.