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
Services per day up to 12
Shortest trip 20 minutes
First departure 01:10
Last departure 22:30

Travel from Folkestone to Dover with Stagecoach South East in 19 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 76
Shortest trip 19 minutes
First departure 00:03
Last departure 23:58

Your questions answered

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

    Yes, buses operate daily from Folkestone to Dover, departing as early as 00:03.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Which bus companies operate between Folkestone and Dover?

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

  • 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.

  • 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
Aylesham
  • Weekdays
20 minutes 8.4 miles
Brockley
  • Daily
2 hours 10 minutes 63 miles
Canterbury
  • Daily
33 minutes 15 miles
Capel le Ferne
  • Daily
13 minutes 4.6 miles
Deal
  • Daily
35 minutes 7.8 miles
Folkestone
  • Daily
15 minutes 7.0 miles
Hawkinge
  • Daily except Sunday
18 minutes 6.6 miles
Hythe
  • Daily
48 minutes 11 miles
Kidbrooke
  • Daily
2 hours 60 miles
London
  • Daily
2 hours 35 minutes 68 miles
Sandwich
  • Daily
1 hour 12 minutes 10 miles