The average bus between Folkestone and Sandbanks takes 9h 58m and the fastest bus takes 6h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Sandbanks. 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 3 times a day between Folkestone and Sandbanks. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Sandbanks at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Sandbanks? 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 Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Sandbanks station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Folkestone to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Folkestone and Sandbanks is 222.8 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Shoreacres via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 35m.