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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Folkestone
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Folkestone will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Luton to Folkestone you need to make at least 3 changes.
20:504h50Luton1:40Folkestone£401One-way3 changes
7:305h00Luton12:30Folkestone£421One-way3 changes- 18:005h00Luton23:00Folkestone£421One-way3 changes
10:305h20Luton15:50Folkestone£501One-way3 changes- 14:305h30Luton20:00Folkestone£511One-way3 changes
- 20:504h50Luton1:40Folkestone£401One-way3 changes
- 7:305h00Luton12:30Folkestone£421One-way3 changes
- 18:005h00Luton23:00Folkestone£421One-way3 changes
- 10:305h20Luton15:50Folkestone£501One-way3 changes
- 14:305h30Luton20:00Folkestone£511One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Luton to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 142 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Folkestone bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Folkestone coaches for today, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 19:55 Luton | 5h25 | 1:20 Folkestone | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 10 April | |||||
| 7:30 Luton | 5h00 | 12:30 Folkestone | 3 changes | |
| 10:30 Luton | 5h20 | 15:50 Folkestone | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Folkestone
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Buses from Luton to Folkestone run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:25, the last at 22:01. The fastest coach covers the 142 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 142 km |
Average bus duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 2:25 |
Last bus 22:01 |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to FolkestoneYou can travel by bus between Luton to Folkestone with National Express for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to Folkestone coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Folkestone by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Folkestone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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