The average bus between France and Folkestone takes 8h 42m and the fastest bus takes 6h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from France 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 3 times a day between France and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 9:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from France 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 France to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Folkestone station via Calais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
France to Folkestone bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Folkestone bus services, operated by Réseau de bus Défense et Saint-Cloud, arrive at Dover station.
The distance between France and Folkestone is 500.7 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a bus from Hôtel de Ville to Guildhall Street via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 8h 42m.