Buses to Folkestone from Dover

The journey to Folkestone from Dover takes just 15 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 77 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Dover at 03:25.

National Express schedule

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

Stagecoach South East schedule

Travel from Dover to Folkestone with Stagecoach South East in 21 minutes.

Your questions answered

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

  Yes, buses operate daily from Dover to Folkestone, departing as early as 03:25.

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

  The fastest bus to Folkestone from Dover takes 15 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 57 minutes longer.

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

  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 Dover and Folkestone?

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

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

  The first bus to Folkestone from Dover leaves at 03:25. The journey takes 15 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Folkestone from Dover?

  The last bus leaves Dover at 19:55, arriving into Folkestone at 20:10. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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