What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at St Georges Square via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Portsmouth?

The distance between Folkestone and Portsmouth is 146 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Portsmouth bus from?

Folkestone to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Portsmouth train from?

Folkestone to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Folkestone to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Folkestone to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Folkestone to Portsmouth train arrive?

Folkestone to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Portsmouth is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Folkestone to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Portsmouth?

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Folkestone to Portsmouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 2m
£66–137
Drive 117.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar 117.2 mi
2h 32m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
6h 37m
£33–80
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 53m
£77–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridgetrain
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Bus Stationbus 291
3. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 20m

Folkestone to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

105Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Portsmouth & Southsea via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to St Georges Square via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 37m.

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