The average bus between Stranraer and Folkestone takes 18h 8m and the fastest bus takes 17h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 twice daily between Stranraer and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 18h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer 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 Stranraer to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Folkestone station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
Stranraer to Folkestone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Folkestone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Stranraer and Folkestone is 593.3 km. The road distance is 944 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Middelburg Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 16h 9m.