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The average train between Portsmouth and Folkestone takes 3h 23m 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.

3h 23m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 28m
£64–123

Portsmouth to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern12h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 15m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 15m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Folkestone? 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.

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  • Distance: 145.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 28m.

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