The average bus between Folkestone and Brest takes 22h 53m and the fastest bus takes 18h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Brest. 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 Folkestone and Brest. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Brest at 6:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Pencester Road and take an average of 22h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Brest? 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 Brest. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Brest station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.
Folkestone to Brest bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Brest bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Brest - SNCF Train Station.
The distance between Folkestone and Brest is 504.4 km. The road distance is 992 km.
You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 56m.