Buses to Canterbury from Folkestone

The journey to Canterbury from Folkestone takes just 30 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 84 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Folkestone at 03:40.

National Express schedule

National Express operates between Folkestone and Canterbury 7 days per week.

Stagecoach South East schedule

Travel from Folkestone to Canterbury with Stagecoach South East in 36 minutes.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Folkestone and Canterbury?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Folkestone to Canterbury, departing as early as 03:40.

• How long is the bus trip from Folkestone to Canterbury?

  The fastest bus to Canterbury from Folkestone takes 30 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 48 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Canterbury from Folkestone?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Folkestone and Canterbury?

  Stagecoach South East and National Express run buses to Canterbury from Folkestone.

• What time is the earliest bus from Folkestone to Canterbury?

  The first bus to Canterbury from Folkestone leaves at 03:40. The journey takes 30 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Canterbury from Folkestone?

  The last bus leaves Folkestone at 20:10, arriving into Canterbury at 20:53. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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