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How to get fromPortsmouth Harbour to Folkestoneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour 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 34m
    £67–151

  2. Drive 118 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Folkestonecar car 118 mi
    2h 34m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    7h 1m
    £32–77

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 4m
    £66–138

  5. Line 700 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2. Take the train from Chichester to Brightontrain train
    3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ashford International station to East Kent Collegebus bus 10
    7h 46m
    £46–86

Portsmouth Harbour to Folkestone by foot and train

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Folkestone Central via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Bouverie Road West via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 1m.

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