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Bus Folkestone to Manchester: Trip Overview

Bus Folkestone to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35
Average bus trip duration9h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure4:35 AM
Distance220 miles (354 km)
Latest bus departure8:10 PM

Folkestone to Manchester Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Folkestone to Manchester from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Folkestone to Manchester, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:35AM - 8:10PM
Minimum Price$26
Average Ticket Price$35
Minimum Trip Duration8h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h
Distance220 miles (354 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteInfobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Folkestone - Manchester

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Manchester without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The travel time from Folkestone to Manchester is about 9h, but you can get there in as little as 8h 20m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 220 miles (355 km) that separate the two cities.

Folkestone and Manchester are 220 miles (355 km) apart.

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by Infobus. The number of buses running from Folkestone to Manchester may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Folkestone to Manchester as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 4:35 AM for the initial departure and runs until 8:10 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Folkestone to Manchester leave from Folkestone Bus Stop - Cat Basket and arrive at Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Folkestone to Manchester by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $26.

The bus ticket costs $35 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $26 and $79, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Coronation Street The Tour, Play Factore, National Football Museum, Manchester City Football Club and Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Folkestone to Manchester. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Folkestone and Manchester!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Folkestone to Manchester, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Folkestone to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Folkestone to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Manchester to Folkestone

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