The average bus between Folkestone and Charing Cross (Station) takes 3h 14m 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.
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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Charing Cross (Station). However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Charing Cross (Station) station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Folkestone to Charing Cross (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Charing Cross (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
The distance between Folkestone and Charing Cross (Station) is 101.7 km. The road distance is 137 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.