Buses to Folkestone
from Canterbury
The journey to Folkestone from Canterbury takes just 30 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 72 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Canterbury at 00:33.
National Express schedule
National Express operates between Canterbury and Folkestone 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 12 |
| Shortest trip | 30 minutes |
| First departure | 00:33 |
| Last departure | 21:55 |
Stagecoach South East schedule
Travel from Canterbury to Folkestone with Stagecoach South East in 37 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 60 |
| Shortest trip | 37 minutes |
| First departure | 06:50 |
| Last departure | 23:15 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Canterbury and Folkestone?
Yes, buses operate daily from Canterbury to Folkestone, departing as early as 00:33.
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How long is the bus trip from Canterbury to Folkestone?
The fastest bus to Folkestone from Canterbury takes 30 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 7 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Folkestone from Canterbury?
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 Canterbury and Folkestone?
Stagecoach South East and National Express run buses to Folkestone from Canterbury.
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What time is the earliest bus from Canterbury to Folkestone?
The first bus to Folkestone from Canterbury leaves at 00:33. The journey takes 30 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Folkestone from Canterbury?
The last bus leaves Canterbury at 21:55, arriving into Folkestone at 22:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Folkestone
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford |
| 47 minutes | 13 miles |
| Brockley |
| 2 hours | 58 miles |
| Canterbury |
| 30 minutes | 14 miles |
| Capel le Ferne |
| 33 minutes | 2.4 miles |
| Dover |
| 19 minutes | 7.0 miles |
| Hawkinge |
| 6 minutes | 2.2 miles |
| Hythe |
| 13 minutes | 3.7 miles |
| Kidbrooke |
| 1 hour 50 minutes | 56 miles |
| London |
| 2 hours 20 minutes | 63 miles |
| Lympne |
| 20 minutes | 6.1 miles |
| Sellindge |
| 27 minutes | 7.2 miles |