The average bus between Folkestone and Ilford takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Ilford. 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 Ilford. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Ilford at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at New Cross Gate Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Ilford? 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 Ilford. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Ilford station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Folkestone to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
Book your Folkestone to Ilford bus tickets online with National Express, Go Ahead London and Stagecoach London.
The distance between Folkestone and Ilford is 92.8 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Ilford / Chapel Road via New Cross Gate Station, Bank Station / King William St, and Bank Station / Cornhill in around 4h 17m.