The average train between Gosport and Folkestone takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Gosport to Folkestone. 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 Gosport and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Gosport is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gosport to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gosport station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Gosport to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Gosport to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Gosport to Folkestone train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Gosport and Folkestone is 164 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth Harbour to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 3h 35m.