The average bus between Folkestone and Rochester takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Rochester. 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 Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Rochester at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Rochester station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Folkestone to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Rochester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.
The distance between Folkestone and Rochester is 57.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Waterfront Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 2h 19m.