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Bournemouth to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Folkestone takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 47m
£76–175

Bournemouth to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 47m.

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