Buses to Folkestone
from London
The journey to Folkestone from London takes just 2 hours 25 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 12 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs London at 09:00.
National Express schedule
National Express operates between London and Folkestone 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 12 |
| Shortest trip | 2 hours 25 minutes |
| First departure | 09:00 |
| Last departure | 22:45 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between London and Folkestone?
Yes, buses operate daily from London to Folkestone, departing as early as 09:00.
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How long is the bus trip from London to Folkestone?
The fastest bus to Folkestone from London takes 2 hours 25 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Folkestone from London?
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 London and Folkestone?
National Express run buses to Folkestone from London.
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What time is the earliest bus from London to Folkestone?
The first bus to Folkestone from London leaves at 09:00. The journey takes about 2 hours.
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When is the last bus to Folkestone from London?
The last bus leaves London at 22:45, 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 |