The average train between Portsmouth and Folkestone takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Portsmouth to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Portsmouth to Folkestone train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Folkestone is 161.3 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 3h 29m.