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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Folkestone:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Folkestone costing on average $85 (€71).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€43) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.44 (€-2.05). The journey takes 5h 43m versus 2h 34m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Folkestone
How to get from Southampton to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Folkestone is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX032 · NX0076:50 PM6h30Southampton, University1:20 AMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX032 · NX0076:50 PM6h30Southampton, University1:20 AMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L78761 · L81986+
P85653 · P890158:30 AM3h11Southampton Central (SOU)11:41 AMFolkestone West (FKW)$1501One-way4 transfers
Other options
G88582 · C09946 · W32615+P890278:50 AM4h51Southampton Central (SOU)1:41 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$441One-way3 transfers
G00858+P85663 · P89021+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International9:15 AM3h26Southampton Central (SOU)12:41 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$1381One-way4 transfers- L78765+P890219:00 AM3h41Southampton Central (SOU)12:41 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$1381One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX0075:50 AM6h40Southampton, University12:30 PMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$301One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX0076:35 PM6h45Southampton, Coach Station1:20 AMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$301One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX0075:35 AM6h55Southampton, Coach Station12:30 PMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Folkestone:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Folkestone costing on average $85 (€71).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Folkestone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Folkestone West (FKW).
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
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