What is the distance between Whitstable and Folkestone?

It's about 33 km (21 miles) from Whitstable to Folkestone.

Bus from Whitstable to Folkestone starting at $12 | Compare & Save up to 39%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Whitstable to Folkestone on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	50m	1:20am	Folkestone	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	50m	1:20am	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	55m	12:30pm	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	55m	12:30pm	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	55m	5:05pm	Folkestone	No tags

Next departures for Whitstable to Folkestone on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	50m	1:20am	Folkestone	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	50m	1:20am	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	55m	12:30pm	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	55m	12:30pm	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	2:55pm	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	55m	3:50pm	Folkestone	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:14 AM GMT.

Get from Whitstable to Folkestone

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

55mAverage Duration

32 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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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 $14

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Whitstable to Folkestone by bus

What is the distance between Whitstable and Folkestone?
It's about 33 km (21 miles) from Whitstable to Folkestone.

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

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$12

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The cheapest trip from Whitstable to Folkestone 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 Whitstable to Folkestone, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $19 for a bus ticket from Whitstable to Folkestone 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.