The average bus between Folkestone and Strood takes 3h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Strood. 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 4 times a day between Folkestone and Strood. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Strood at 9:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Strood? 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 Strood. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Strood station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Folkestone to Strood bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Strood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.
The distance between Folkestone and Strood is 59.2 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Elaine Avenue via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Waterfront Bus Station in around 2h 48m.