How to Travel from
Southampton to Folkestone Central
by Plane, Route or Car
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Southampton, Great Britain → Folkestone Central, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southampton to Folkestone Central
Composite routes from Southampton to Folkestone Central
Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
220 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 21 min
180 km.
from $132.20
7 h 4 min
180 km.
from $74.80
3 h 32 min
180 km.
from $182.09
5 h 46 min
Train, Bus
180 km.
from $100.66
Route Navigator Southampton - Folkestone Central
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Continue onto Orchard Lane
Orchard Lane, 201 м
201 м
Turn left onto East Street
East Street, 66 м
66 м
Turn left onto Queensway
Queensway, 39 м
39 м
Turn sharp right onto Queensway
Queensway, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Palmerston Road
Palmerston Road, 1 km 500 м
1 km 500 м
Turn right onto New Road
New Road, 240 м
240 м
Keep left toward A33
A33, 324 м
324 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Dorset Street
Dorset Street, 287 м
287 м
Keep left onto Dorset Street
Dorset Street, 3 km 260 м
3 km 260 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bassett Avenue
Bassett Avenue, 1 km 282 м
1 km 282 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Chilworth Roundabout
Chilworth Roundabout, 155 м
155 м
Keep right onto M3 toward M3
M3, 13 km 794 м
13 km 794 м
Keep left onto M3
495 м
495 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A31
494 м
494 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Winchester Bypass
Winchester Bypass, 1 km 623 м
1 km 623 м
Turn slight left onto A31
394 м
394 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Petersfield Road
Petersfield Road, 3 km 569 м
3 km 569 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Alresford Road
Alresford Road, 6 km 981 м
6 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alresford Bypass
Alresford Bypass, 2 km 26 м
2 km 26 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Alresford Bypass
Alresford Bypass, 3 km 957 м
3 km 957 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Dene
The Dene, 5 km 794 м
5 km 794 м
Continue onto Winchester Road
Winchester Road, 6 km 755 м
6 km 755 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alton Bypass
Alton Bypass, 5 km 693 м
5 km 693 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alton Bypass
Alton Bypass, 11 km 364 м
11 km 364 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Farnham Bypass
Farnham Bypass, 3 km 83 м
3 km 83 м
At roundabout, take exit 5 onto Runfold Diversion
Runfold Diversion, 11 km 231 м
11 km 231 м
Keep left onto A3
17 km 770 м
17 km 770 м
Keep left onto A3
337 м
337 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Wisley Interchange
Wisley Interchange, 45 km 465 м
45 km 465 м
Keep right onto M25 and take M26, (M20) toward Dover, Channel Tunnel, Maidstone, Hastings, Sevenoaks (A21)
Dover, Channel Tunnel, Maidstone, Hastings, Sevenoaks (A21), M26, (M20), 78 km 86 м
78 km 86 м
Keep left onto M20 and drive toward Folkestone,
Folkestone, , 475 м
475 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ashford Road
Ashford Road, 1 km 599 м
1 km 599 м
Continue onto Cheriton High Street
Cheriton High Street, 3 km 713 м
3 km 713 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cheriton Road
Cheriton Road, 100 м
100 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Folkestone Central?
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Folkestone Central is to bus which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 7h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Folkestone Central?
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Folkestone Central is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Folkestone Central?
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Folkestone Central station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and arriving at Folkestone Central Railway Station via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Is there a direct train between Southampton and Folkestone Central?
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Folkestone Central. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Folkestone Central via London Waterloo and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
How far is it from Southampton to Folkestone Central?
The distance between Southampton and Folkestone Central is 243 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.
How do I travel from Southampton to Folkestone Central without a car?
The best way to get from Southampton to Folkestone Central without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 21m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Southampton to Folkestone Central?
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Southampton to Folkestone Central, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Southampton to Folkestone Central bus from?
Southampton to Folkestone Central bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
Where do I catch the Southampton to Folkestone Central train from?
Southampton to Folkestone Central train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Train or bus from Southampton to Folkestone Central?
The best way to get from Southampton to Folkestone Central is to train via London which takes 3h 21m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 7h 4m.
Where does the Southampton to Folkestone Central bus arrive?
Southampton to Folkestone Central bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Where does the Southampton to Folkestone Central train arrive?
Southampton to Folkestone Central train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Can I drive from Southampton to Folkestone Central?
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Folkestone Central is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Southampton to Folkestone Central.
How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Folkestone Central?
Book your Southampton to Folkestone Central train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Folkestone Central?
There are 1006+ hotels available in Folkestone Central. Prices start at $54.38 per night.
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