The average bus between Folkestone and Blackpool takes 13h 52m and the fastest bus takes 10h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Blackpool. 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 3 times a day between Folkestone and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 13h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Blackpool? 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 Folkestone to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Blackpool station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
Folkestone to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.
Book your Folkestone to Blackpool bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Folkestone and Blackpool is 417.2 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to National Express Coach Facility via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 29m.