The average train between Folkestone and Bournemouth takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Folkestone to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Folkestone to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Bournemouth is 217.4 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 34m.