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Compare train and bus for Folkestone to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Folkestone to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Folkestone to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Southampton:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Southampton costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 5h 52m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Southampton:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Southampton costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Folkestone West (FKW) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Southeastern to go to Southampton by train.
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