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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Folkestone | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Eltham | Folkestone | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Folkestone | No tags | ||||
| 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
- A26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
- BThe Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
- C
Eltham
204 Eltham Rd, London SE9 5LN, UK - D164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, 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
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from London to Folkestone?
The cheapest coach tickets from London to Folkestone start from £7. The average price for this route is around £10. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from London to Folkestone?
The average bus journey time from London to Folkestone is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 62 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 50m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the London to Folkestone route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Folkestone?
The earliest bus departs from London to Folkestone at 09:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Folkestone?
A bus journey from London to Folkestone produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 27 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 2025-12-01.
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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