The average bus between Halifax and Folkestone takes 13h 16m and the fastest bus takes 9h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 Halifax and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Halifax is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Halifax to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
Halifax to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Halifax to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Halifax to Folkestone bus tickets online with First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Folkestone is 357.4 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus Station and London Victoria in around 10h 17m.