How to Travel from
Folkestone to Southampton
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Folkestone, Great Britain → Southampton, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to Southampton
Composite routes from Folkestone to Southampton
Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
221 km.
from $12
Other
2 h 57 min
180 km.
from $136.04
6 h 5 min
180 km.
from $79.15
3 h 12 min
180 km.
from $180.20
5 h 27 min
180 km.
from $94.93
Route Navigator Folkestone - Southampton
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Dover Road
Dover Road, 464 м
464 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dover Road
Dover Road, 43 м
43 м
Turn left onto Canterbury Road
Canterbury Road, 1 km 500 м
1 km 500 м
Turn right onto Canterbury Road
Canterbury Road, 1 km 614 м
1 km 614 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Churchill Avenue
Churchill Avenue, 1 km 174 м
1 km 174 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Churchill Avenue
Churchill Avenue, 1 km 546 м
1 km 546 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto M20
64 km 652 м
64 km 652 м
Keep left onto M26 and drive toward Gatwick, Heathrow, Sevenoaks
Gatwick, Heathrow, Sevenoaks, 62 km 612 м
62 km 612 м
Keep left onto M25 and take A3 toward London (SW & C), Portsmouth, Guildford
London (SW & C), Portsmouth, Guildford, A3, 423 м
423 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wisley Interchange
Wisley Interchange, 1 km 606 м
1 km 606 м
Keep right onto A3
16 km 74 м
16 km 74 м
Keep left onto A31
11 km 231 м
11 km 231 м
Keep left onto Runfold Diversion
Runfold Diversion, 3 km 351 м
3 km 351 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alton Road
Alton Road, 11 km 296 м
11 km 296 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Alton Bypass
Alton Bypass, 5 km 709 м
5 km 709 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto The Shrave
The Shrave, 11 km 629 м
11 km 629 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alresford Bypass
Alresford Bypass, 3 km 959 м
3 km 959 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Alresford Bypass
Alresford Bypass, 2 km 941 м
2 km 941 м
Keep left
6 km 970 м
6 km 970 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Petersfield Road
Petersfield Road, 3 km 544 м
3 km 544 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Spitfire Roundabout
Spitfire Roundabout, 1 km 962 м
1 km 962 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto M3
11 km 633 м
11 km 633 м
Keep right onto M3
2 km 720 м
2 km 720 м
Keep left onto M3 and take A27 toward Southampton
Southampton, A27, 1 km 425 м
1 km 425 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bassett Avenue
Bassett Avenue, 1 km 304 м
1 km 304 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bassett Avenue
Bassett Avenue, 3 km 983 м
3 km 983 м
Keep left onto Dorset Street
Dorset Street, 390 м
390 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto St Andrews Road
St Andrews Road, 468 м
468 м
Turn right onto New Road
New Road, 282 м
282 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Road
Palmerston Road, 454 м
454 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queensway
Queensway, 161 м
161 м
Turn left onto East Street
East Street, 66 м
66 м
Turn right onto Orchard Lane
Orchard Lane, 201 м
201 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Southern
Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Ashford International to Hampden
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Train from Brighton to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Folkestone to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$39.24
Bus from London Victoria to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
South Western Railway
Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$51.90–$120.25
Southeastern
Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Southampton?
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Southampton is to drive which costs $45.65 - $70.65 and takes 2h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Southampton?
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Southampton?
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Southampton?
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
How far is it from Folkestone to Southampton?
The distance between Folkestone and Southampton is 243 km. The road distance is 229.6 km.
How do I travel from Folkestone to Southampton without a car?
The best way to get from Folkestone to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 57m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Southampton?
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Folkestone to Southampton, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Folkestone to Southampton bus from?
Folkestone to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Folkestone station.
Where do I catch the Folkestone to Southampton train from?
Folkestone to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Train or bus from Folkestone to Southampton?
The best way to get from Folkestone to Southampton is to train via London which takes 2h 57m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 6h 5m.
Where does the Folkestone to Southampton bus arrive?
Folkestone to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Where does the Folkestone to Southampton train arrive?
Folkestone to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Can I drive from Folkestone to Southampton?
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Southampton is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Folkestone to Southampton.
How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Southampton?
Book your Folkestone to Southampton train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Southampton?
Book your Folkestone to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Southampton?
There are 1609+ hotels available in Southampton. Prices start at $49.36 per night.
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