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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 $29. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Southampton:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Southampton costing on average $73 (€58).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
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How to get from Folkestone to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Folkestone to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:39 AM4h52Folkestone11:31 AMSouthampton$451One-way0 transfers
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- 6:39 AM4h52Folkestone11:31 AMSouthampton$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:39 AM4h52Folkestone11:31 AMSouthampton$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Southampton:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Southampton costing on average $73 (€58).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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, Southeastern to go to Southampton by train.
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