The average bus between Reading and Folkestone takes 5h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Folkestone station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Reading to Folkestone bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Folkestone bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
Book your Reading to Folkestone bus tickets online with RailAir and National Express.
The distance between Reading and Folkestone is 154.5 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Middelburg Square via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 4m.