The average bus between Folkestone and Waterloo Station takes 3h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 9:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Folkestone to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
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The distance between Folkestone and Waterloo Station is 100.6 km. The road distance is 133 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.