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Brighton to Folkestone by train
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First train05:58
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Last train22:26
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey2hr 14m
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Distance96 kilometres
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Trains per day29
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Avg. journey time2hr 52m
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Train operators
Travelling from Brighton to Folkestone by train
Fast trains from Brighton to Folkestone take around 2 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 96 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Brighton and Folkestone.
1. Are there direct trains from Brighton to Folkestone?
Journeys between Brighton and Folkestone usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 30 departures on the route from Brighton to Folkestone every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 34 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Brighton to Folkestone?
The Brighton to Folkestone train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 14 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Brighton to Folkestone train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Folkestone is usually scheduled to depart Brighton around 05:58 and the last train is around 22:26. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Brighton around 06:08, and the last at 23:42.
When to book Brighton to Folkestone train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Brighton to Folkestone by train.
Which train companies operate between Brighton and Folkestone?
More than one train company operates on the route from Brighton to Folkestone, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Gatwick Express
- London Underground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- Thameslink
- UK Rail Connections
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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