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Cheap buses leaving today

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5:30PM
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London - Victoria Coach Station
Cheapest
Folkestone - Bus station of Folkestone
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7:30PM
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10:30PM
London - Victoria Coach Station
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Folkestone - Bus station of Folkestone
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11:20PM
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London - Eltham
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Folkestone - Bus station of Folkestone
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London - Victoria Coach Station
Folkestone - Bus station of Folkestone
5:30PM
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London - Victoria Coach Station
Folkestone - Bus station of Folkestone
Bus London to Folkestone: Trip Overview

Bus London to Folkestone: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$15
Average bus trip duration2h 30m
Number of daily buses50
Earliest bus departure6:50 AM
Distance59 miles (95 km)
Latest bus departure11:20 PM

London to Folkestone Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures50
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:50AM - 11:20PM
Minimum Price$8
Average Ticket Price$15
Minimum Trip Duration1h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h30m
Distance59 miles (95 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Folkestone

The best way to travel from London to Folkestone is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from London to Folkestone is about 2h 30m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 64 miles (103 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 64 miles (103 km).

On average, there are 50 daily departures on this route, offered by National Express and Infobus. The number of buses running from London to Folkestone may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from London to Folkestone by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 6:50 AM and the last one leaves at 11:20 PM.

If you're headed to Folkestone from London, chances are that your bus will depart from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Folkestone Bus Stop - Cat Basket. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from London to Folkestone by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $11, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from London to Folkestone is $15. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $11 and $37, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from London to Folkestone. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between London and Folkestone is about 3h 40m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Folkestone before making your way back to London.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/27
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03/28
$13
Today
$13
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03/31
$13
04/01
$13
04/02
$12
04/03
$12
The cheapest trip from London to Folkestone was searched and found on Apr 3, 2024 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 London to Folkestone, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $27 for a bus ticket from London to Folkestone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2024-04-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from London to Folkestone.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from London to Folkestone.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from London to Folkestone while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to London by bus?

Bus from Folkestone to London

You can also go to Folkestone by train

Train from London to Folkestone

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