What is the distance between Folkestone and Canterbury?

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

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

If you're headed to Canterbury from Folkestone, chances are that your bus will depart from Eurotunnel UK Terminal and arrive at Canterbury. These are the main 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.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Folkestone to Canterbury on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35am	Bus station of Folkestone	25m	10:00am	Canterbury Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Bus station of Folkestone	30m	2:40pm	CANTERBURY (Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Bus station of Folkestone	45m	2:55pm	University of Kent, Keynes College	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Bus station of Folkestone	50m	7:00pm	University of Kent, Keynes College	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Bus station of Folkestone	35m	6:45pm	CANTERBURY (Bus Station)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Folkestone to Canterbury

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Canterbury. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $13	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $26	Average Duration46m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Folkestone and Canterbury?

Stops in Folkestone

A
Eurotunnel UK Terminal
Eurotunnel UK Terminal, Folkestone CT18 8XX, UK
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B
Folkestone Zoll
95-97 Dover Rd, Folkestone CT20 1LA, UK
C
Folkestone Bus Stop - Cat Basket
The Cat Basket, Folkestone CT20, UK
D
Stop 24 Service Area Coach Interchange
Junction, 11 M20, Hythe CT21 4BL, UK
E
Folkestone
Cheriton High St, Folkestone CT19, UK

Stops in Canterbury

A
Canterbury
1 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JH, United Kingdom
B
Canterbury Bus Station
253 St George's Ln, Canterbury CT1, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Folkestone to Canterbury by bus

What is the distance between Folkestone and Canterbury?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$7

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$7

11/22

$7

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$7

The cheapest trip from Folkestone to Canterbury was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 Folkestone to Canterbury, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $13 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 $7 which is on 2025-11-22.