The average bus between Folkestone and Plumstead takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Plumstead. 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 5 times a day between Folkestone and Plumstead. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Plumstead at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Plumstead station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Folkestone to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heavitree Road station.
The distance between Folkestone and Plumstead is 87.6 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Heavitree Road via New Cross Gate Station in around 3h 11m.