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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Folkestone | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Eltham | Folkestone | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Folkestone | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Folkestone | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Folkestone
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Folkestone. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in London and Folkestone?
Stops in London
- A164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
- B
Eltham
204 Eltham Rd, London SE9 5LN, UK - C26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
- DThe Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
- E263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
- F235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
Stops in Folkestone
- AEurotunnel UK Terminal, Folkestone CT18 8XX, UK
- 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
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Customers praise the excellent service provided by a reliable bus company, highlighting comfortable and clean coaches, on-time journeys, and polite drivers. The overall experience is described as good value for money.
National Express London Folkestone recent customer reviews
National coach came on time The driver meet us and took our suitcases after making sure where we were going. The drive felt safe and it was clean and comfortable. The driver was helpful. Arrived on time and the driver let us know when we arrived.
Janet W.
Excellent service. Very comfortable and clean coach and both outward and return journeys were on time and well-driven. A good value for money return trip from London Eltham to Folkestone.
Adrian B.
Driver exceptionally competent and calm when driving, he has been also very polite at all times
Simona T.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Folkestone
What's the distance between London and Folkestone by coach?
The journey from London to Folkestone by coach covers an approximate distance of 64 miles (103 km).
What is the best way to go from London to Folkestone without a car?
You can reach Folkestone from London by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Folkestone was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £6To 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 £6 to £25 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 £6, which is on 2025-11-25.
What's the cheapest way to go from London to Folkestone?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop travelled bus routes
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