The average bus between Folkestone and Barking takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. 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 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. 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 8m.
Folkestone to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Book your Folkestone to Barking bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach London.
The distance between Folkestone and Barking is 90.6 km. The road distance is 135 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.