The average bus between Hitchin and Folkestone takes 6h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Hitchin to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Hitchin to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
The distance between Hitchin and Folkestone is 139.3 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Bouverie Road West via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 13m.