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Shoreham-by-Sea to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shoreham-by-Sea and Folkestone takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Shoreham-by-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.

3h 8m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to East Croydontrain train
  2. Take the train from East Croydon to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
3h 8m
£64–107

Shoreham-by-Sea to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Shoreham-by-Sea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shoreham-by-Sea is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shoreham-by-Sea to Folkestone? 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: 127.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Shoreham-by-Sea, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to Folkestone Central via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.

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