How far is Canterbury from Folkestone?

Canterbury and Folkestone are 15 miles (23 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Canterbury to Folkestone?

Most of the buses traveling from Canterbury to Folkestone leave from Canterbury and arrive at Eurotunnel UK Terminal. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Canterbury to Folkestone from $7 | Compare & Save up to 50%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Canterbury to Folkestone on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Canterbury bus station	30m	12:30pm	Folkestone	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Canterbury bus station	25m	1:20am	Folkestone	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Canterbury bus station	25m	1:20am	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Canterbury bus station	30m	12:30pm	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Canterbury bus station	30m	12:30pm	Folkestone	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:43 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Canterbury to Folkestone

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Folkestone. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

35mAverage Duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $12	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $25	Average Duration46m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

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. Travelers 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 $9

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Where are the popular stops in Canterbury and Folkestone?

Stops in Canterbury

A - Canterbury

B - Canterbury Bus Station

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Canterbury to Folkestone by bus

How far is Canterbury from Folkestone?
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The cheapest trip from Canterbury to Folkestone was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $13 for a bus ticket from Canterbury to Folkestone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-21.