There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Southampton by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 59m£66–125Drive 136.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar 136.3 mi
2h 25m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 24m£63–122Train #2
- Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
5h 28m£63–109
Folkestone to Southampton by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Southampton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Folkestone and Southampton is 152 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Folkestone to Southampton, including transfers.
Folkestone to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Southampton is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Folkestone to Southampton.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
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