Buses to Dover
from Folkestone
The journey to Dover from Folkestone takes just 19 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 88 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Folkestone at 00:03.
National Express schedule
National Express operates between Folkestone and Dover 7 days per week.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | up to 12 |
Shortest trip | 20 minutes |
First departure | 01:10 |
Last departure | 22:30 |
Stagecoach South East schedule
Travel from Folkestone to Dover with Stagecoach South East in 19 minutes.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | up to 76 |
Shortest trip | 19 minutes |
First departure | 00:03 |
Last departure | 23:58 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Folkestone and Dover?
Yes, buses operate daily from Folkestone to Dover, departing as early as 00:03.
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How long is the bus trip from Folkestone to Dover?
The fastest bus to Dover from Folkestone takes 19 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 48 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Dover from Folkestone?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between Folkestone and Dover?
Stagecoach South East and National Express run buses to Dover from Folkestone.
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What time is the earliest bus from Folkestone to Dover?
The first bus to Dover from Folkestone leaves at 00:03. The journey takes 19 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Dover from Folkestone?
The last bus leaves Folkestone at 22:30, arriving into Dover at 22:50. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Dover
Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
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Aylesham |
| 20 minutes | 8.4 miles |
Brockley |
| 2 hours 10 minutes | 63 miles |
Canterbury |
| 33 minutes | 15 miles |
Capel le Ferne |
| 13 minutes | 4.6 miles |
Deal |
| 35 minutes | 7.8 miles |
Folkestone |
| 15 minutes | 7.0 miles |
Hawkinge |
| 18 minutes | 6.6 miles |
Hythe |
| 48 minutes | 11 miles |
Kidbrooke |
| 2 hours | 60 miles |
London |
| 2 hours 35 minutes | 68 miles |
Sandwich |
| 1 hour 12 minutes | 10 miles |