The average bus between Penzance and Folkestone takes 13h 47m and the fastest bus takes 12h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 twice daily between Penzance and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
Penzance to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.
Penzance to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Penzance to Folkestone bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Penzance and Folkestone is 485 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria in around 12h 50m.