The average bus between Folkestone and Barking takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Barking. 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 Folkestone and Barking. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Barking at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Barking. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Barking station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Folkestone to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thamesmead Town Centre station.
The distance between Folkestone and Barking is 90.6 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Thamesmead Town Centre via New Cross Gate Station in around 3h 47m.