The average bus between Hampstead and Folkestone takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hampstead 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 Hampstead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hampstead is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Hampstead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hampstead station and arriving at Folkestone station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Hampstead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Rosslyn Hill station.
Hampstead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Hampstead to Folkestone bus tickets online with Go Ahead London and National Express.
The distance between Hampstead and Folkestone is 107.4 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from Rosslyn Hill to Bouverie Road West via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 4h 31m.