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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilford and Folkestone takes 4h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilford 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.

4h 24m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 366 bus, line 129 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Ilford Station to Beckton Bus Stationbus bus 366
  2. Take the bus from Beckton Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus bus 129
  3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
5h 11m
£15–142

Ilford to Folkestone bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Ilford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Beckton Bus Station and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express3h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express3h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead LondonNational Express3h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilford 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.

Map of how to get from Ilford to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Ilford Station to Bouverie Road West via Beckton Bus Station and Lewisham Station in around 5h 11m.

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