The average bus between Carshalton and Folkestone takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carshalton 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 5 times a day between Carshalton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carshalton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwood Clock Tower and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carshalton 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 Carshalton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from South Norwood Clock Tower station and arriving at Bouverie Road West station via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Carshalton to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from South Norwood Clock Tower station.
Carshalton to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
The distance between Carshalton and Folkestone is 98.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a bus from Carshalton Station to Bouverie Road West via South Norwood Clock Tower and Lewisham Station in around 4h 54m.