The average bus between Blackpool and Folkestone takes 11h 51m and the fastest bus takes 9h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Folkestone station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Blackpool to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
Book your Blackpool to Folkestone bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Blackpool and Folkestone is 417.2 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Middelburg Square via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 29m.