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Southampton to Folkestone Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southampton to Folkestone, starting from £70.90 and averaging £91.70. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 52m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:00 3h 49m, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	08:49 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
05:23 3h 26m, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	08:49 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
05:23 3h 36m, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	08:59 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
06:00 3h 50m, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	09:50 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
06:38 3h 12m, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	09:50 Folkestone West	Find Tickets
06:38 3h 21m, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	09:59 Paris	Find Tickets

Southampton to Folkestone Train Route Details

First train

05:00

Last train

23:08

Departure station

Southampton

Arrival station

Folkestone

Journey time

2h 52m

Distance

182 km

Price

£70.90*

Train operators

Southeastern, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton to Folkestone

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Southampton to Folkestone during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton to Folkestone for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southampton to Folkestone, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southampton to Folkestone ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Southampton to Folkestone train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Southampton to Folkestone Train prices and times

Southampton to Folkestone Train Route Details