The average bus between Folkestone and Alton takes 9h 21m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Alton. 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 3 times a day between Folkestone and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Alton at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Alton? 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 Folkestone to Alton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Alton station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Folkestone to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Malls station.
Book your Folkestone to Alton bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach South.
The distance between Folkestone and Alton is 149.7 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to High Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Malls, and Bus Station in around 6h 52m.