The average bus between Greenock and Folkestone takes 16h 2m and the fastest bus takes 14h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greenock 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 twice daily between Greenock and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Greenock 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 Greenock to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Folkestone station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
Greenock to Folkestone bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.
Greenock to Folkestone bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Greenock and Folkestone is 667.7 km. The road distance is 847 km.
You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Middelburg Square via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 14h 30m.