How to travel from Folkestone to Southampton

You can get from Folkestone to Southampton 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Southampton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Southampton:

Taking a bus costs $84 (€72) less than taking a train, which costs on average $101 (€87) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Folkestone to Southampton is by train, which takes on average 3 h 9 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 5 min of travel time.

The distance from Folkestone to Southampton is approximately 113 miles (182 km).

The average frequency per day from Folkestone to Southampton is:

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Folkestone and Southampton as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Folkestone to Southampton:

• Most travelers board their bus from Folkestone, Eurotunnel Terminal (FOCA) and arrive in Southampton Airport Parkway.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Folkestone to Southampton:

• You can travel by bus from Folkestone to Southampton with National Express, and you can find National Express Folkestone to Southampton tickets for $17 (€15) on Omio.
• You can travel to Southampton from Folkestone by train with Southeastern or South Western Railway. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $101 (€87) with South Western Railway from Folkestone to Southampton.

Yes, there are direct routes from Folkestone to Southampton with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct bus with.
• You can travel directly by train with.

Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.