The average bus between Folkestone and Bude takes 16h 2m and the fastest bus takes 12h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Bude. 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 Bude. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Bude at 3:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Bude? 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 Bude. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Bude station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
Folkestone to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Folkestone and Bude is 401.1 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to The Strand via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 14h 34m.