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4.6Travel Information to Folkestone from Southampton
 Distance | 113 miles (182 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $17 - $74 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $17 (€15) • 6 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $74 (€67) • 3 h 29 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or South Western Railway |
Travel 113 miles (182 km) by bus or train to Folkestone from Southampton. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Southampton to Folkestone.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Folkestone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Folkestone
Travel to Folkestone 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 Southampton to Folkestone.
There are 2 ways to get from Southampton to Folkestone: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Folkestone from Southampton is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Folkestone:
Taking a bus costs $57 (€52) less than taking a train, which costs on average $74 (€67) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Southampton to Folkestone is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 29 min.
There are alternative travel options to Folkestone that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 25 min of travel time.
The Southampton to Folkestone distance is around 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Folkestone is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Folkestone as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Folkestone:
The following travel companies offer services from Southampton to Folkestone:
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Southampton to Folkestone tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
- Travel with South Western Railway for trains to Folkestone. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for South Western Railway Southampton to Folkestone tickets on Omio for $74 (€67).
Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to Folkestone with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Folkestone tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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