The average bus between New Eltham and Folkestone takes 3h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Eltham 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 New Eltham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 9:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Eltham is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from New Eltham 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 New Eltham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from New Eltham station and arriving at Folkestone station via Lewisham Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
New Eltham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Footscray Road / Southwood Rd station.
New Eltham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
The distance between New Eltham and Folkestone is 86 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Footscray Road / Southwood Rd to Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station in around 3h 53m.