There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 1m£67–148Drive 117.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar 117.2 mi
2h 32m£29–42Train via Ashford International
- Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 45m£77–164Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridgetrain
- Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus 291
- Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 54m
Folkestone to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.
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 1m.
The distance between Folkestone and Portsmouth is 146 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Folkestone to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Folkestone to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Portsmouth is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Folkestone to Portsmouth.
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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 1m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Crawley to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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