The average bus between Strood and Folkestone takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Strood 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 Strood and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 11:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Strood 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 Strood to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Folkestone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Strood to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Strood to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Radnor Park station.
The distance between Strood and Folkestone is 59.2 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Elaine Avenue to Radnor Park via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 20m.