The average bus between Erith and Folkestone takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Erith 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 Erith and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 11:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 56m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Erith 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 Erith to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Folkestone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Erith to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street station.
Erith to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Radnor Park station.
The distance between Erith and Folkestone is 82.2 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Radnor Park via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 45m.