The average bus between Wakefield and Folkestone takes 12h 13m and the fastest bus takes 9h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 35m • 2 changes
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13h 30m • 2 changes
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11h 35m • 2 changes
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13h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Wakefield to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Wakefield to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Book your Wakefield to Folkestone bus tickets online with Arriva UK, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Wakefield and Folkestone is 341.1 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus Station and London Victoria in around 9h 45m.