The average bus between Folkestone and Eltham takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Eltham. 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 every 3 hours between Folkestone and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Eltham at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Eltham? 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 Eltham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Eltham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Folkestone to Eltham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Eltham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue station.
The distance between Folkestone and Eltham is 87.8 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue via Bus Station in around 2h 57m.