The average bus between Folkestone and Reading takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Reading? 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 Reading. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Reading station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Folkestone to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Folkestone to Reading bus tickets online with National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Folkestone and Reading is 154.5 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Reading RailAir via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 7m.