The average bus between Hastings and Folkestone takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hastings to Folkestone. 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 hourly between Hastings and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hastings to Folkestone? 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 Hastings to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Folkestone station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Hastings to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Harold Place station.
Hastings to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Civic Centre station.
Book your Hastings to Folkestone bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East and R & J Coaches.
The distance between Hastings and Folkestone is 48.7 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a bus from Harold Place to Civic Centre via Railway Station and Police Station in around 3h 4m.