The average bus between Folkestone and Gateshead takes 11h 24m and the fastest bus takes 9h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

12h 10m • 1 change

10h 45m • 1 change
Arrives next day

10h 30m • 1 change

11h 30m • 1 change

10h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

10h 30m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Gateshead? 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 Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Gateshead station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Folkestone to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Book your Folkestone to Gateshead bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Folkestone and Gateshead is 469.5 km. The road distance is 592 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to John Dobson Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 33m.