What is the distance between Folkestone and Whitstable?

The distance between Folkestone and Whitstable is around 33 km (21 miles).

Bus from Folkestone to Whitstable starting at $12 | Compare & Save up to 38%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Folkestone to Whitstable on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Folkestone	58m	5:48am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	1:40pm	Folkestone	55m	2:35pm	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Folkestone	58m	5:48am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Folkestone	1h 5m	9:10am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Folkestone	1h 5m	9:10am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

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

Get from Folkestone to Whitstable

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 58 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

58mAverage Duration

32 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 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 $15

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Folkestone to Whitstable by bus

What is the distance between Folkestone and Whitstable?
The distance between Folkestone and Whitstable is around 33 km (21 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11-19

$12

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$12

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The cheapest trip from Folkestone to Whitstable was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $19 for a bus ticket from Folkestone to Whitstable based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-21.