The average bus between Sheffield and Folkestone takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 7h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 27m • 2 changes


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12h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Sheffield to Folkestone bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Sheffield to Folkestone bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Sheffield to Folkestone bus tickets online with First South Yorkshire, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Folkestone is 312.4 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Bouverie Road West via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and London Victoria in around 8h 11m.