National Express18.62 kg CO₂
05:15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h
12:25Folkestone Central
1 changes
Bristol to Folkestone Bus
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- Lowest price from ≈ €50.06 £43.01
- Average duration 5h 11m
- Connections per day 6
- Distance 266 km
- CO₂ per person 24 kg
bus from Bristol to Folkestone
The journey from Bristol to Folkestone is about 266 km. On average a bus trip takes 5h 11m with 6 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ €50.06 £43.01 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 5h 11m |
| Connections per day | 6 |
| Lowest price | ≈ €50.06 £43.01 |
| Highest price | ≈ €141.90 £121.91 |
| First departure | 05:15 AM |
| Last departure | 07:00 PM |
| Distance | 266 km |
| Departure | Bristol |
| Arrival | Folkestone |
| Travel operator | Megabus, National Express Megabus, National Express, Heathrow Express |
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€50.48
National Express18.62 kg CO₂
19:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h 30m
01:10Folkestone Central
1 changes
National Express18.62 kg CO₂
15:15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h 5m
22:30Folkestone Central
1 changes
National Express18.62 kg CO₂
19:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h 30m
01:10Folkestone Central
1 changes
National Express18.62 kg CO₂
16:30Bristol, City Centre
4h 11m
22:30Folkestone, Folkstone
2 changes
National Express18.62 kg CO₂
14:15Bristol, Bristol Bus Station
4h 51m
21:00Folkestone, Folkstone
2 changes
Next departures from Bristol to Folkestone
Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
05:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:25 Folkestone Central
National Express ≈ €166.54 £143.08
14:15 Bristol, Bristol Bus Station
21:00 Folkestone, Folkstone
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
22:30 Folkestone Central
National Express ≈ €122.04 £104.85
16:30 Bristol, City Centre
22:30 Folkestone, Folkstone
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
19:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:10 Folkestone Central
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
05:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:25 Folkestone Central
National Express ≈ €166.54 £143.08
14:15 Bristol, Bristol Bus Station
21:00 Folkestone, Folkstone
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
22:30 Folkestone Central
National Express ≈ €122.04 £104.85
16:30 Bristol, City Centre
22:30 Folkestone, Folkstone
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
19:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:10 Folkestone Central
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
05:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:25 Folkestone Central
National Express ≈ €166.54 £143.08
14:15 Bristol, Bristol Bus Station
21:00 Folkestone, Folkstone
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
22:30 Folkestone Central
National Express ≈ €122.04 £104.85
16:30 Bristol, City Centre
22:30 Folkestone, Folkstone
National Express ≈ €58.76 £50.48
19:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:10 Folkestone Central
Carriers on this route
Learn more about carriers on this route.
Heathrow Express is a non-stop train service that connects London's Heathrow Airport with Paddington Station in central London. The service operates every 15 minutes and takes just 15 minutes to travel between the two locations. The trains are modern and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi and plenty of luggage space. Heathrow Express is a popular option among business travelers and tourists seeking to bypass the traffic congestion in London.
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service that operates in North America, Canada, and Europe. It was founded in 2003 and is owned by Stagecoach Group, a multinational transport company. Megabus retains its own brand in Britain and North America, but in Continental Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, its services have been rebranded as Flixbus since the acquisition by a German company in June 2016.
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
On Megabus, you are allowed 20 kg of luggage and space for small items in the overhead compartments to keep essentials within reach.
Food and drink
Passengers are allowed to bring cold food, cold beverages, and hot drinks with a lid when traveling with Megabus.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available on board on Megabus, allowing passengers to update their social media in real-time.
Power sockets
On Megabus, each seat has a power outlet for charging devices during the trip.
Accessibility
The services are accessible to people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Megabus works with AbilityNet to ensure the website and services are usable by everyone.
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 18.62kg
bus 19.95kg
flight 53.2kg
carpool 42.56kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Bristol to Folkestone costs ≈ €83.34 (£71.60). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ €50.06 (£43.01).
The cheapest ticket from Bristol to Folkestone costs ≈ €50.06 (£43.01). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Bristol and Folkestone are 266 km apart.
The journey from Bristol to Folkestone takes about 5h 11m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 11m.
This route is served by 3 operators: Megabus, National Express and Heathrow Express.
There are about 6 connections per day from Bristol to Folkestone.
The first bus from Bristol to Folkestone leaves at 05:15 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Bristol to Folkestone leaves at 07:00 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs ≈ €50.06 (£43.01) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Bristol to Folkestone.
The shortest bus journey between Bristol and Folkestone takes 4h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Bristol and Folkestone.
The bus journey from Bristol to Folkestone generates 24 kg of CO₂.