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Folkestone to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Portsmouth takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. 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.

3h 20m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 5m
£65–126

Folkestone to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 12m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 4m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 7m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Portsmouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Portsmouth & Southsea via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 5m.

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