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Outbound fromFolkestone Central to Lewisham by train
It takes an average of 2h 44m to travel from Folkestone Central to Lewisham by train, over a distance of around 58 miles (93 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Folkestone Central to Lewisham and tickets for this journey start from £39.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:19 | |
| Departure station | Folkestone Central | |
| Arrival station | Lewisham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 48m | |
| Distance | 58 miles (93 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £39.10 | |
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Taking the train from Folkestone Central to Lewisham in 1 hour 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Folkestone Central to Lewisham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 44 minutes to travel the 58 miles (93 km) from Folkestone Central to Lewisham by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Southeastern or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Folkestone Central to Lewisham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £39.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Lewisham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Folkestone Central to Lewisham
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