The average bus between Skipton and Folkestone takes 15h 25m and the fastest bus takes 11h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skipton 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 Skipton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 11:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ilkley Bus Station and take an average of 15h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 40m • 3 changes
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18h 15m • 3 changes
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13h 40m • 3 changes
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18h 15m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
Skipton to Folkestone bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Skipton to Folkestone bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Skipton to Folkestone bus tickets online with The Keighley Bus Company, First Leeds and 2 other operators.
The distance between Skipton and Folkestone is 385.8 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Bouverie Road West via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 11h 11m.