The average bus between South Benfleet and Folkestone takes 6h 18m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Benfleet 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 3 times a day between South Benfleet and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Benfleet is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from South Benfleet station and arriving at Folkestone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
South Benfleet to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Kents Hill Road station.
South Benfleet to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Radnor Park station.
The distance between South Benfleet and Folkestone is 67.3 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a bus from Kents Hill Road to Radnor Park via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m.