The average bus between Bilbao and Folkestone takes 22h 20m and the fastest bus takes 18h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bilbao and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris and take an average of 22h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Folkestone station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.
Bilbao to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.
Book your Bilbao to Folkestone bus tickets online with FlixBus and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Bilbao and Folkestone is 922.5 km. The road distance is 1,250 km.
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Folkestone Central station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 19h 46m.