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.
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 2:49 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Southampton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Folkestone to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Folkestone to Southampton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Southampton is 181.1 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 51m.