The average bus between Rochester and Folkestone takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester 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 4 times a day between Rochester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 10:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Folkestone station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Rochester to Folkestone bus services, operated by ASD Coaches, depart from Waterfront Bus Station.
Rochester to Folkestone bus services, operated by ASD Coaches, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Rochester and Folkestone is 57.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Middelburg Square via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 3h 5m.