The average bus between Folkestone and Newhaven takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Newhaven. 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 2 hours between Folkestone and Newhaven. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Newhaven at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Camp and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Newhaven? 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 Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Newhaven station via Camp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Folkestone to Newhaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Newhaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at South Way station.
Book your Folkestone to Newhaven bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East and Brighton & Hove.
The distance between Folkestone and Newhaven is 84.7 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to South Way via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Gildredge Road in around 5h 16m.