The average bus between Westcliff-on-Sea and Folkestone takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Westcliff-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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Westcliff-on-Sea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Westcliff-on-Sea is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




5h 37m • 4 changes




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15h 48m • 4 changes




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17h 30m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Westcliff-on-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 Westcliff-on-Sea to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Westcliff-on-Sea station and arriving at Folkestone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Westcliff-on-Sea to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Crowstone Road station.
Westcliff-on-Sea to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Westcliff-on-Sea and Folkestone is 61.2 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a bus from Crowstone Road to Radnor Park via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 49m.