The average bus between Shoreham-by-Sea and Folkestone takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 2:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Shoreham-by-Sea is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Shoreham-by-Sea station and arriving at Folkestone station via Old Steine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Shoreham-by-Sea to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Footbridge station.
Shoreham-by-Sea to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Civic Centre station.
Book your Shoreham-by-Sea to Folkestone bus tickets online with Stagecoach South, Brighton & Hove and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shoreham-by-Sea and Folkestone is 104.7 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a bus from Footbridge to Civic Centre via Old Steine, North Street, Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Police Station in around 6h 46m.