The average bus between Thamesmead and Folkestone takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thamesmead 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 5 times a day between Thamesmead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thamesmead is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Thamesmead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Thamesmead station and arriving at Folkestone station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Thamesmead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station.
Thamesmead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
The distance between Thamesmead and Folkestone is 86.6 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to Bouverie Road West via New Cross Gate Station in around 4h 34m.