The average train between Folkestone and Leigh-on-Sea takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Leigh-on-Sea. 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 Folkestone and Leigh-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Leigh-on-Sea at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 38m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Leigh-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Leigh-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Folkestone to Leigh-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Leigh-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leigh-on-Sea station.
Book your Folkestone to Leigh-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Folkestone and Leigh-on-Sea is 62.7 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Leigh-on-Sea via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 45m.