The average bus between Folkestone and Porthcawl takes 12h 34m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Porthcawl. 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 3 times a day between Folkestone and Porthcawl. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 2:10 PM which arrives into Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Porthcawl? 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 Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Porthcawl station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Folkestone to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Folkestone and Porthcawl is 341.6 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to John Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 21m.