The average bus between Thetford and Folkestone takes 8h 24m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thetford 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 5 times a day between Thetford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Thetford is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Thetford 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 Thetford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Folkestone station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Thetford to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Thetford to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Thetford to Folkestone bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Thetford and Folkestone is 151.2 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Bouverie Road West via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 17m.