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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Folkestone
Showing times and prices for 21 Nov
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
219 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Folkestone will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Folkestone every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 219 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
05:565h45
Bournemouth11:41Folkestone
£401One-way
0 changes
04:554h04
Bournemouth08:59Folkestone
£1341One-way
0 changes
04:554h04
Bournemouth08:59Folkestone
£1341One-way
0 changes
05:565h45
Bournemouth11:41Folkestone
£401One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 219 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£64 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Folkestone train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Folkestone trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:24
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 06:30 Bournemouth | 3h31 | 10:01 Folkestone | 4 changes | |
| 07:04 Bournemouth | 4h39 | 11:43 Folkestone | 3 changes | |
| 07:34 Bournemouth | 4h27 | 12:01 Folkestone | 3 changes | |
| 08:18 Bournemouth | 4h25 | 12:43 Folkestone | 3 changes | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 04:55 Bournemouth | 4h04 | 08:59 Folkestone | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Folkestone
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Trains from Bournemouth to Folkestone run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 4h 4m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 19:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Folkestone trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Folkestone from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest Price
£134
South Western Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 16m
Cheapest Price
£184
Cross Country frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Bournemouth to Folkestone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Folkestone by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Folkestone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A two to three-day visit to Folkestone is ideal to explore its coastal attractions, enjoy the Creative Quarter, and take leisurely walks along the Harbour Arm.
A day trip from Bournemouth to Folkestone is not feasible as the journey duration is 4h 4m. Trains run 4 times per day over a distance of 219 km.
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Folkestone is by coach, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Bournemouth to Folkestone in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bournemouth to Folkestone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £40, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The train distance from Bournemouth to Folkestone is 219 km.
The train journey from Bournemouth to Folkestone covers a distance of 219 km and takes approximately 4h 4m. Trains run 4 per day.
The last train from Bournemouth to Folkestone departs at 19:55.
The train station in Bournemouth that goes to Folkestone is Bournemouth station (BMH), and it arrives at Folkestone West (FKW).
There is no night train service from Bournemouth to Folkestone.
The first train from Bournemouth to Folkestone leaves at 4:41.
Trains from Bournemouth to Folkestone run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bournemouth to Folkestone.
Yes, you can take the train from Bournemouth to Folkestone.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bournemouth to Folkestone.
To get from Bournemouth to Folkestone, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Folkestone
Bournemouth
Folkestone
The major train station for departures in Bournemouth is Bournemouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bournemouth for your trip from Bournemouth to Folkestone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Premium
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bournemouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
The major train station for arrivals in Folkestone is Folkestone Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Folkestone Central for your journey to Folkestone from Bournemouth.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access via lift or steep ramps from main entrance.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station, by car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Folkestone Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:05 Saturday 07:35 - 14:15 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free access to Platform 1 via main entrance off Shorncliffe Road. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance off Station Road. Step access between platforms via station subway. Step free Interchange between platforms via steep roads is in excess of 500 metres.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Folkestone West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road, platform 2 side of the station.
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