The average bus between Folkestone and Bordeaux takes 15h 27m and the fastest bus takes 13h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Bordeaux. 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 Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Pencester Road and take an average of 15h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Bordeaux? 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 Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Bordeaux station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
Folkestone to Bordeaux bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Bordeaux bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bordeaux station.
The distance between Folkestone and Bordeaux is 706 km. The road distance is 914 km.
You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Bordeaux via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 14h 32m.