Bus from Canterbury to Folkestone
3 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Folkestone as of 06:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Canterbury, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Stagecoach South East | ~45 min | 42 | Sat 40 · Sun 22 | 06:45 | 23:16 | Waitrose (adj) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | Barham, Denton, Selsted, Swingfield Minnis, Densole & Hawkinge |
| 17 | Stagecoach South East | ~54 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 4 | 08:45 | 18:31 | Renville Cottages (opp) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | Bridge, Bishopsbourne, Kingston, Barham, Breach, Wingmore & 7 more |
| 007 | National Express | ~45 min | 8 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 11:45 | 00:40 | Keynes College (Stop B) | Bouverie Road West (W-bound) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 16 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Fares from Canterbury to Folkestone
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
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). The most frequent is the 16, 42 times each weekday — board at Waitrose (adj) and get off at Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Folkestone?
Around 45 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Barham, Denton, Selsted, Swingfield Minnis and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Folkestone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Folkestone?
Adult singles from Canterbury to Folkestone: £3.00 on the 16 and 17 (Stagecoach South East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.