The average bus between Eltham and Folkestone takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Eltham 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 every 3 hours between Eltham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Folkestone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Eltham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue station.
Eltham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Radnor Park station.
Book your Eltham to Folkestone bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Eltham and Folkestone is 87.8 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue to Radnor Park via Bus Station in around 2h 23m.