What is the distance between Folkestone and Canterbury?

It's about 23 km (15 miles) from Folkestone to Canterbury.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Folkestone to Canterbury?

Buses departing from Eurotunnel UK Terminal in Folkestone will take you to Canterbury in Canterbury.

Bus from Folkestone to Canterbury starting at $10 | Compare & Save up to 50%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Folkestone to Canterbury on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Folkestone	35m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	Cheapest
Bus	4:50am	Folkestone	25m	5:15am	Canterbury Park and Ride	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Folkestone	35m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Folkestone	35m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Folkestone	40m	8:45am	Canterbury bus station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:42 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Folkestone to Canterbury

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Canterbury. The journey takes about 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

23 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $18	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $37	Average Duration46m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29712 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $13

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Where are the popular stops in Folkestone and Canterbury?

Stops in Folkestone

A - Eurotunnel UK Terminal

B - Folkestone Zoll

C - Folkestone Bus Stop - Cat Basket

D - Stop 24 Service Area Coach Interchange

E - Folkestone

Stops in Canterbury

A - Canterbury

B - Canterbury Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Folkestone to Canterbury by bus

What is the distance between Folkestone and Canterbury?
It's about 23 km (15 miles) from Folkestone to Canterbury.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Folkestone to Canterbury?
Buses departing from Eurotunnel UK Terminal in Folkestone will take you to Canterbury in Canterbury.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

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11-15

$10

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11-19

$10

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11-21

$10

The cheapest trip from Folkestone to Canterbury was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Folkestone to Canterbury, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $19 for a bus ticket from Folkestone to Canterbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-19.