The average bus between Gateshead and Folkestone takes 12h 39m and the fastest bus takes 10h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Gateshead to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Gateshead to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
Book your Gateshead to Folkestone bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Gateshead and Folkestone is 469.5 km. The road distance is 592 km.
You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Middelburg Square via London Victoria in around 10h 20m.