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Folkestone to Chatham buses

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 42m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Folkestone to Chatham bus times

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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 14m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches2h 1m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches2h 26m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 14m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches2h 1m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches2h 26m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 14m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches2h 1m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches2h 26m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 14m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches1h 56m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 3m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches2h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressASD Coaches1h 46m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressArriva UK3h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva UK2h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Chatham? 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.

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  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Chatham, England?

You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Upbury Way via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 2h 20m.

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