The average bus between Folkestone and Russell Square takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Russell Square. 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 Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Russell Square station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Folkestone to Russell Square bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Russell Square bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
The distance between Folkestone and Russell Square is 102.4 km. The road distance is 136 km.
National Express operates a bus from Middelburg Square to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m.