Manchester to Folkestone Buses

Manchester to Folkestone buses

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The average bus between Manchester and Folkestone takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

8h 30m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007

8h 40m

£36–57

Manchester to Folkestone bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:40 PM → 1:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 7:40 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 11:00 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 30m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 11:00 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 30m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 11:00 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Manchester to Folkestone buses

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