Bus Tickets from Folkestone to Canterbury

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Next departures for Folkestone to Canterbury on September 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Bus station of Folkestone
CANTERBURYCheapest
National Express
Bus station of Folkestone
Canterbury Park and RideFastest
National Express
Bus station of Folkestone
CANTERBURYNo tags
National Express
Bus station of Folkestone
CANTERBURYNo tags
National Express
Bus station of Folkestone
CANTERBURYNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Folkestone to Canterbury

Bus
Average PriceUS$8 - US$9Average Duration35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$24 - US$26Average Duration44m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$4 - US$4Average Duration30m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Folkestone to Canterbury

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Canterbury. The journey takes about 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
35mAverage Duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Folkestone to Canterbury: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$9
Average Bus Trip Duration35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance23 km
Latest bus departure6:10pm

Folkestone to Canterbury Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Canterbury from Folkestone, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Folkestone - Canterbury

  1. What is the distance between Folkestone and Canterbury?

    It's about 23 km (15 miles) from Folkestone to Canterbury.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Folkestone to Canterbury?

    Buses departing from Eurotunnel UK Terminal in Folkestone will take you to Canterbury in Canterbury.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-29
No data
08-30
US$6
Today
US$7
09-01
US$6
09-02
US$6
09-03
US$6
09-04
US$6
09-05
US$6
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Folkestone to Canterbury was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Folkestone to Canterbury, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$14 for a bus ticket from Folkestone to Canterbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Folkestone to Canterbury.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Folkestone to Canterbury, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Folkestone to Canterbury.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Folkestone by bus?

Bus from Canterbury to Folkestone

You can also go to Canterbury by train

Train from Folkestone to Canterbury

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