Bournemouth to Folkestone Trains

Bournemouth to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Folkestone takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 43m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

3h 52m

£76–148

Bournemouth to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:49 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
3:49 PM → 7:02 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 8:01 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 9:01 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.