The average bus between Hartlepool and Folkestone takes 14h 36m and the fastest bus takes 10h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 11 and take an average of 14h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
Hartlepool to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Hartlepool to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Hartlepool and Folkestone is 431.3 km. The road distance is 552 km.
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Middelburg Square via Bus Station Stand 11 and London Victoria in around 10h 14m.