Birmingham to Folkestone Bus

  • Lowest price from ≈ €19.41 £16.66
  • Average duration 6h 6m
  • Connections per day 4
  • Distance 263 km
  • CO₂ per person 23 kg

bus from Birmingham to Folkestone

The journey from Birmingham to Folkestone is about 263 km. On average a bus trip takes 6h 6m with 4 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ €19.41 £16.66
Trip duration 6h 6m
Connections per day 4
Lowest price ≈ €19.41 £16.66
Highest price ≈ €24.35 £20.90
First departure 05:20 AM
Last departure 06:15 PM
Distance 263 km
Departure Birmingham
Arrival Folkestone
Travel operator National Express
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National Express18.41 kg CO₂
18:30Coach Station Mosely St
6h 40m
01:10Bus station Bouverie Square
≈ €16.57 $19.21
direct
National Express18.41 kg CO₂
18:30Birmingham, Coach Station
5h 35m
01:10Folkestone, Middelburg Square
≈ €19.37 $22.45
1 changes
National Express18.41 kg CO₂
10:15Coach Station Mosely St
7h 40m
17:55Bus station Bouverie Square
≈ €20.88 $24.20
direct

Next departures from Birmingham to Folkestone

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

National Express ≈ €30.50 £26.17
05:20 Birmingham, Coach Station
6h 25m · 1 changes
12:25 Folkestone central
National Express ≈ €30.50 £26.17
15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
6h 20m · 1 changes
22:30 Folkestone central
National Express ≈ €24.31 £20.86
18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
5h 35m · 1 changes
01:10 Folkestone central
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Carriers on this route

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National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

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Facilities Description
Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 18.41kg
bus 19.72kg
flight 52.6kg
carpool 42.08kg

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