The average bus between Rotherham and Folkestone takes 9h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 46m • 2 changes


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12h 46m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Rotherham to Folkestone bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Rotherham to Folkestone bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Rotherham to Folkestone bus tickets online with First South Yorkshire, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Rotherham and Folkestone is 312.5 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Bouverie Road West via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 8h 8m.