The average train between Folkestone and Winchester takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Winchester. 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 Winchester. 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 Winchester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Winchester station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Folkestone to Winchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Winchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Winchester station.
Book your Folkestone to Winchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Winchester is 173.7 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Winchester via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 43m.