The average bus between Kilmarnock and Folkestone takes 16h 21m and the fastest bus takes 14h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
Kilmarnock to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Folkestone is 628.1 km. The road distance is 829 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Middelburg Square via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 19m.