The average bus between Folkestone and Aldgate takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Aldgate. 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 Folkestone and Aldgate. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Aldgate at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Aldgate. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Aldgate station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Folkestone to Aldgate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Aldgate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
The distance between Folkestone and Aldgate is 98.9 km. The road distance is 138 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.