The average bus between France and Folkestone takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 7h 50m. 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 4 times a day between France and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 37m • 2 changes

8h 12m • 2 changes

8h 4m • 2 changes

7h 59m • 2 changesWant 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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station and arriving at Dover station via Dover station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
France to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.
The distance between France and Folkestone is 500.7 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dover 3 times a day. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 7h.