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Southampton to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Folkestone takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 3m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 14m
£69–172

Southampton to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 151.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 3h 14m.

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