The average bus between Folkestone and Madrid takes 27h 21m and the fastest bus takes 21h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Madrid. 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 twice daily between Folkestone and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Pencester Road and take an average of 27h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Madrid? 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 Madrid. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.
Folkestone to Madrid bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Madrid bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
The distance between Folkestone and Madrid is 1,244 km. The road distance is 1,613 km.
You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 51m.