The average bus between Barking and Folkestone takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barking 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 Barking and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Barking 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 Barking to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Folkestone station via Lewisham Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Barking to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beckton Bus Station.
Barking to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Barking and Folkestone is 90.6 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Beckton Bus Station to Middelburg Square via Lewisham Station in around 4h 14m.