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Folkestone to East Grinstead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and East Grinstead takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to East Grinstead. 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 42m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydontrain train
  3. Take the train from East Croydon to East Grinsteadtrain train
2h 27m
£53–86

Folkestone to East Grinstead train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 21m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 24m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 22m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 29m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 22m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 29m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 22m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSouthern2h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to East Grinstead? 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: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and East Grinstead, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to East Grinstead via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 27m.

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