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Trip Overview

The average bus between Folkestone and Cardiff takes 7h 19m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 19m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Folkestone to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Folkestone and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express10h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express7h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express6h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express6h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Cardiff? 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.

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  • Distance: 234.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to University RE via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 55m.

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