The average bus between Welling and Folkestone takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Welling 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 Welling and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welling is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Welling to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Welling station and arriving at Folkestone station via Middelburg Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Welling to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Lewisham Station.
Welling to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Welling and Folkestone is 85 km. The road distance is 134 km.
National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Middelburg Square every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.