The average bus between Folkestone and Rochester takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Rochester. 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 Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West station and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Folkestone to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Rochester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.
The distance between Folkestone and Rochester is 57.3 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Waterfront Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 2h 21m.
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