London to Folkestone bus with National Express

Buses from London to Folkestone: Journey Details

National Express runs a daily service between London and Folkestone. The firm offers four daily buses from London to Folkestone, with the earliest departing at 11 a.m. and the last bus leaving Victoria Coach Station just before midnight. All buses travel directly to their destination, and the journey takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. There is a regular service every day of the week, with no peak time charges.

Taking the Bus from London

All National Express buses from London to Folkestone depart from London Victoria Coach Station, which can be found to the west of the city centre, not far from the Houses of Parliament. To get there, catch the Victoria Line from southern or northern districts, take buses like the 73 from the West End, or use the overground to Victoria Station. There are a number of night buses that run to the station for the later departures.

Getting into Folkestone by Bus

For over a century, Folkestone has been a leading Kentish resort, with sandy beach, entertainment options and beautiful coastal walks in the nearby area. It's also a gateway to Europe via passenger ferries. All buses from London to Folkestone arrive at the town's main Bus Station in Middelburg Square, just to the south of the city centre. Shopping areas are a 5-minute walk to the west, while Folkestone harbour is ten minutes' walk to the east, as is the waterfront. Buses 16 and 10 also provide access to locations on the coast, while the town's railroad station is located close to the bus terminus as well.