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Southend-on-Sea to Folkestone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Folkestone takes 7h 12m and the fastest bus takes 5h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend-on-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.

7h 12m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Southend-on-Sea to Folkestone bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Southend-on-Sea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 7m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 15m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 8m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 34m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East12h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 44m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 14m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 45m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East15h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 21m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 39m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East17h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 8m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 14m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East12h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 7m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 15m • 4 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational ExpressStagecoach South East5h 12m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 98.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Radnor Park via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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