The average bus between Penzance and Folkestone takes 14h 37m and the fastest bus takes 13h 20m. 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 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 14h 37m. 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 Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
Penzance to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Penzance to Folkestone bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Penzance and Folkestone is 485 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 55m.