Folkestone to Southampton Trains

Folkestone to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Southampton takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Southampton. 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 4m
Duration: 151 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...

2h 59m

£66–125

Folkestone to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 2:49 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Southampton? 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.