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Folkestone to Charing Cross (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Folkestone and Charing Cross (Station) takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Charing Cross (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Folkestone to Charing Cross (Station) bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Folkestone and Charing Cross (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Charing Cross (Station) at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 3m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 3m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 41m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 14m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 41m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 23m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 41m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 23m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 41m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 23m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 41m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 14m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 84.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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