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Bus Folkestone to Whitstable: Trip Overview

Bus Folkestone to Whitstable: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$11
Average bus trip duration55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:40 AM
Distance20 miles (31 km)
Latest bus departure8:10 PM

Folkestone to Whitstable Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:40AM - 8:10PM
Minimum Price$11
Average Ticket Price$11
Minimum Trip Duration50m
Average Bus Trip Duration55m
Distance20 miles (31 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Folkestone - Whitstable

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Whitstable without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Folkestone to Whitstable takes around 55m, although the fastest bus will take 50m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 21 miles (33 km) that separate the two cities.

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

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by National Express and Infobus. The number of buses from Folkestone to Whitstable can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Folkestone to Whitstable a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 3:40 AM and 8:10 PM.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. With prices starting at $11, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $11 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $11 to $14, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, a day trip from Folkestone to Whitstable is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 1h 40m. So you'll have enough time to visit Whitstable before returning to Folkestone in the evening.

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 Whitstable!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Folkestone to Whitstable, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Whitstable that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Folkestone to Whitstable.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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 Whitstable to Folkestone

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