The average bus between Folkestone and Bournemouth takes 6h 29m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Folkestone to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Book your Folkestone to Bournemouth bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Folkestone and Bournemouth is 217.4 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Bournemouth Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 32m.