The average train between Folkestone and Basingstoke takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Basingstoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Basingstoke station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Folkestone to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Folkestone to Basingstoke train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Basingstoke is 158.4 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Basingstoke via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 41m.