The average bus between Eltham and Folkestone takes 2h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h. 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 5 times a day between Eltham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 10:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Westhorne Avenue / Eltham Road and take an average of 2h 22m. 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 Bouverie Road West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Eltham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue station.
Eltham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
The distance between Eltham and Folkestone is 87.8 km. The road distance is 122 km.
National Express operates a bus from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue to Bouverie Road West 5 times a day. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.