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Cardiff to Folkestone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Folkestone takes 7h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 31m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
  2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
7h 42m
£37–63

Cardiff to Folkestone bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express9h 7m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express6h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express9h 7m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express6h 27m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express9h 7m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express6h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 17m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 37m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 30m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 57m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 17m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 30m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 57m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 17m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 57m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 22m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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  • Distance: 233.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 42m.

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