The average train between Folkestone and Portsmouth Harbour takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Harbour. 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 Harbour at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Folkestone to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Folkestone to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Portsmouth Harbour is 162.5 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Portsmouth Harbour via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Portsmouth Harbour in around 3h 6m.