How to travel from Folkestone to Southampton

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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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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Bus
Train

€21

Average price

Cheapest

€61

Average price

6h 23m

Average total duration

5h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

Most popular bus company

Southeastern

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Folkestone to Southampton

How to get from Folkestone to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Folkestone to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SoutheasternP63474+SouthernP43407+ThameslinkG83644+SouthernW60122
06:39AM4h52
Folkestone West (FKW)
11:31AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$451One-way
4 transfers

Cheapest

SoutheasternP63474+SouthernP43407+ThameslinkG83644+SouthernW60122
06:39AM4h52
Folkestone West (FKW)
11:31AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$451One-way
4 transfers

Fastest

SoutheasternP63474 · P74423+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61394
06:39AM3h10
Folkestone West (FKW)
09:49AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1551One-way
3 transfers

Other options

SoutheasternP74999+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL73756
07:01AM3h21
Folkestone West (FKW)
10:22AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1551One-way
2 transfers
SoutheasternP63474+South Western RailwayL73756
06:39AM3h43
Folkestone West (FKW)
10:22AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1551One-way
1 transfer
SoutheasternP75131+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61138+CrossCountryK45112
06:31AM3h12
Folkestone West (FKW)
09:43AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1551One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Folkestone to Southampton

Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Folkestone and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Folkestone to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Southampton:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Southampton costing on average $44 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Folkestone to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Folkestone to Southampton is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Folkestone to Southampton is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Folkestone to Southampton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Folkestone to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Southeastern to go to Southampton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Folkestone to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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