🚌 Bus from Canterbury to Folkestone
3 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Stagecoach South East | ~39 min | 64 | 06:45 | 23:15 | Bus Station (Bay D1) |
| 17 | Stagecoach South East | ~53 min | 18 | 08:30 | 18:25 | Bus Station (Bay D1) |
| 007 | National Express | ~45 min | 10 | 11:45 | 01:03 | Keynes College (Stop B) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Canterbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Canterbury to Folkestone?
3 routes run directly from Canterbury to Folkestone: the 16 (Stagecoach South East), the 17 (Stagecoach South East), the 007 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Folkestone?
Around 39 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Folkestone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 16) leaves around 06:45 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Folkestone?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.