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Folkestone to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Southampton takes 3h 6m 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 6m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 53m
£72–170

Folkestone to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 151.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Southampton Central via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 53m.

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