The average train between Leigh-on-Sea and Folkestone takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Leigh-on-Sea 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 Leigh-on-Sea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leigh-on-Sea is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leigh-on-Sea to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Leigh-on-Sea station and arriving at Folkestone station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Leigh-on-Sea to Folkestone train services, operated by c2c, depart from Leigh-on-Sea station.
Leigh-on-Sea to Folkestone train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Leigh-on-Sea to Folkestone train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Leigh-on-Sea and Folkestone is 62.7 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Leigh-on-Sea to Folkestone Central via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 14m.