The average bus between Dalston and Folkestone takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dalston 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 4 times a day between Dalston and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dalston is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Southwark St /Blackfriars Road and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Dalston to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Dalston station and arriving at Folkestone station via Bouverie Road West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Dalston to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Dalston to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Dalston to Folkestone bus tickets online with National Express and Abellio London.
The distance between Dalston and Folkestone is 100.5 km. The road distance is 139 km.
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.