The average train between Folkestone and Portsmouth takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Portsmouth. 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 Folkestone and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Folkestone to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Folkestone to Portsmouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Portsmouth is 161.3 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Portsmouth & Southsea via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 59m.