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Canterbury to Folkestone Central buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Canterbury and Folkestone Central takes 48 min and the fastest bus takes 44 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Canterbury to Folkestone Central. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

48 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Canterbury to Folkestone Central bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Canterbury and Folkestone Central. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Folkestone Central at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 6m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 47 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 47 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 47 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 47 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Folkestone Central? 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.

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Folkestone Central.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.3 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Folkestone Central, England?

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 45 min.

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