The average bus between New Forest and Folkestone takes 7h 38m and the fastest bus takes 6h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Forest 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 3 times a day between New Forest and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Forest is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Fleming Way and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from New Forest 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 Forest to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from New Forest station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
New Forest to Folkestone bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from Fleming Way station.
New Forest to Folkestone bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
The distance between New Forest and Folkestone is 203.5 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a bus from St Thomas Mores Church to Bouverie Road West via Fleming Way, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h.