The average bus between Folkestone and Chatham takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Chatham. 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 4 times a day between Folkestone and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Chatham at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West station and arriving at Upbury Way station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Folkestone to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Upbury Way station.
The distance between Folkestone and Chatham is 55.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Upbury Way via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 2h 20m.