🚌 Bus from Folkestone to Canterbury
3 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 23:13 (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 | ~41 min | 74 | 05:48 | 23:13 | Middelburg Square (Stop F1) |
| 007 | National Express | ~25 min | 3 | 04:50 | 09:35 | Bouverie Road West (W-bound) |
| 17 | Stagecoach South East | ~86 min | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | Coolinge Lane (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Canterbury?
3 routes run directly from Folkestone to Canterbury: the 16 (Stagecoach South East), the 007 (National Express), the 17 (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Folkestone to Canterbury?
Around 41 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Folkestone to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 16) leaves around 05:48 and the last around 23:13. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Folkestone to Canterbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.