The average bus between Folkestone and Tankerton takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Folkestone to Tankerton. 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 every 30 minutes between Folkestone and Tankerton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Tankerton at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 34m • 1 change

1h 42m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 50m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Tankerton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Tankerton station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Folkestone to Tankerton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Tankerton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Tankerton Circus station.
The distance between Folkestone and Tankerton is 32.6 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Tankerton Circus via Bus Station in around 1h 37m.