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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Maidstone to Folkestone. Traveling by coach from Maidstone to Folkestone usually takes around one hour and 6 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 59 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 59m |
| Cheapest price | £6.59 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Maidstone to Folkestone?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Maidstone to Folkestone. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 3 | 1h 7m | £7.56 |
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 coach takes an average of one hour and 6 minutes to cover the 31 miles from Maidstone to Folkestone. However, the fastest coach only takes 59 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 18:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Maidstone to Folkestone, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Maidstone to Folkestone every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Maidstone to Folkestone without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Maidstone to Folkestone; ticket prices start at £22.62.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Maidstone?
Main departure station: 62 King St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Maidstone.
All coach stations in Maidstone:
62 King St
Where does the coach arrive in Folkestone?
Main arrival station: Folkstone
All coaches from Maidstone arrive at one main station in Folkestone.
Coach stations in Folkestone:
Folkstone
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