Folkestone is accessible by bus from most of the UK's main cities. Stagecoach and National Express are the main providers of this service. National Express offer services from London Victoria Coach Station, with journeys taking around 2.5 hours, from Manchester with 1 change and a journey time of 8.5 hours, Plymouth with 1 change and 10 hours and Glasgow with 2 changes at around 13.5 hours. Stagecoach operates the local bus service in and around Folkestone, running journeys at regular intervals to all of the main areas of the city. Folkestone bus station is situated at a central location within the city, from where you can catch one of the frequent buses to the Channel Tunnel which is only a short distance away.

Folkestone

Folkestone is a popular seaside city, with long sandy beaches and historical harbours. Explore the Leas Cliffs which surround the beach, from where you can ride on the Leas Lift, a Victorian water lift which opened in 1885 and connects the cliffs to the beach. At the top of the cliffs you will find the Martello Tower, which was originally constructed as a defence against Napoleon. The George's House Gallery holds regular exhibitions which showcases the work of local artists. There are many indoor adventure playgrounds to keep kids entertained, which is a perfect plan B for when the typical British weather sets in. If the sun is shining be sure to take some time to explore the beautiful Lower Leas Coastal Park which has its own outdoor amphitheatre, followed by traditional fish and chips on the seafront.

How to Get to Folkestone by Bus

Folkestone

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National Express

About

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 40m

Cheapest Price

£8

National Express frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

Additional luggage

10€ per additional bag.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.

Bikes

Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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