Folkestone to Brighton Trains

Folkestone to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Brighton takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 123 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...

2h 29m

£66–103

Folkestone to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:58 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 4:18 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 5:18 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 6:18 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Brighton? 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.