The average bus between Hove and Folkestone takes 6h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hove 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 hourly between Hove and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 3:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Hove is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Cornfield Road and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Hove 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 Hove to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hove station and arriving at Folkestone station via Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Hove to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Sea Life Centre station.
Hove to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Civic Centre station.
The distance between Hove and Folkestone is 97.5 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Sea Life Centre to Civic Centre via Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Police Station in around 5h 58m.