The average bus between Folkestone and Lightwater takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Lightwater. 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 Lightwater. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Lightwater at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Lightwater? 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 Lightwater. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Lightwater station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Folkestone to Lightwater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Lightwater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The distance between Folkestone and Lightwater is 131.4 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Lovells Close via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bagshot Square in around 5h 27m.