The average bus between Forest Gate and Folkestone takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forest Gate to Folkestone. 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 Forest Gate and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Thames Barrier and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forest Gate to Folkestone? 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 Forest Gate to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Folkestone station via Middelburg Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Forest Gate to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Lewisham Station.
Forest Gate to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Folkestone is 95.1 km. The road distance is 146 km.
National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Middelburg Square every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.