The average bus between Folkestone and Thamesmead takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Thamesmead. 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 Thamesmead. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Thamesmead at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Thamesmead station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Folkestone to Thamesmead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Thamesmead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station.
The distance between Folkestone and Thamesmead is 86.6 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via New Cross Gate Station in around 3h 41m.