Folkestone to Bournemouth Trains

Folkestone to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Bournemouth takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Bournemouth. 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: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 43m

£73–150

Folkestone to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:58 PM → 7:45 AM
Arrives next day
8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 3:21 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:56 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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