The average train between West Sussex and Folkestone takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Folkestone station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
West Sussex to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your West Sussex to Folkestone train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between West Sussex and Folkestone is 111.1 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Folkestone Central via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 5m.