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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m 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 |
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Folkestone
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Folkestone:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Folkestone costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Folkestone as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Folkestone West (FKW).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
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