Manchester to Folkestone Buses

Manchester to Folkestone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Folkestone takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

8h 30m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007

8h 40m

£36–57

Manchester to Folkestone bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:50 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 9:45 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 30m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 11:00 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 7:40 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 11:00 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 7:40 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 11:00 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM
9h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 30m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 11:00 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Manchester to Folkestone buses

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Manchester to Folkestone bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:50 PM → 9:45 PM

5:40 PM → 1:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM

9:00 AM → 5:05 PM

12:50 PM → 9:45 PM

5:40 PM → 1:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM

9:00 AM → 5:05 PM

12:50 PM → 9:45 PM

5:40 PM → 1:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM

7:30 AM → 3:50 PM

11:30 AM → 8:00 PM

2:50 PM → 11:00 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM

7:30 AM → 3:35 PM

11:30 AM → 7:40 PM

2:50 PM → 11:00 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM

7:30 AM → 3:35 PM

11:30 AM → 7:40 PM

2:50 PM → 11:00 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:30 PM

7:30 AM → 3:35 PM

11:30 AM → 8:00 PM

2:50 PM → 11:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Folkestone, England?

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria

Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West

Bus trips from Manchester

Bus trips to Folkestone

Alternative transport options

5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
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5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
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5:40 PM → 1:20 AM
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