The average bus between Folkestone and Dorset takes 15h 53m and the fastest bus takes 8h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Dorset. 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 twice daily between Folkestone and Dorset. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Dorset at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 15h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Dorset? 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 Dorset. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Dorset station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
Folkestone to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.
The distance between Folkestone and Dorset is 248.1 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 9h 36m.