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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Folkestone to Maidstone. Traveling by bus from Folkestone to Maidstone usually takes around one hour, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 0m |
Cheapest price | $11.87 |
Trips per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Folkestone to Maidstone?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Folkestone to Maidstone. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 3 | 1h 8m | $13.47 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour to cover the 50 kilometers from Folkestone to Maidstone. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from Folkestone to Maidstone, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Folkestone to Maidstone every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Folkestone to Maidstone without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Folkestone to Maidstone; ticket prices start at $38.05.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Folkestone?
Main departure station: Folkstone
Most buses depart from the main station in Folkestone.
All bus stations in Folkestone:
Folkstone
Where does the bus arrive in Maidstone?
Main arrival station: 62 King St
All buses from Folkestone arrive at one main station in Maidstone.
Bus stations in Maidstone:
62 King St
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