The average bus between Folkestone and Cardiff takes 7h 3m 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.
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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Folkestone to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.
Book your Folkestone to Cardiff bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Folkestone and Cardiff is 305.5 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to University RE via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 2m.