✈ Bus and Coach Birmingham Airport (BHX) - Folkestone

Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£32

tomorrow

Monday

£22

Tuesday

£23

Wednesday

Thursday

£25

Friday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 35m	11:05	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	19:40	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 11:05:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 50m	04:40	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 04:40:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	10h 5m	12:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	23:00	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	9h 30m	16:10	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	01:40	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 16:10:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone via Birmingham, you can save more than £12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 38%
  
  6h 30m
  
  Birmingham Airport
  
  11 km
  
  06:00
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  12:30
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 06:00:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  03:45
  
  Birmingham Airport
  Birmingham Airport
  
  06:20
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 03:45:00 to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
- National Express
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  09:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  12:30
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 09:30:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	03:45	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 03:45:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 55m	11:05	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	20:00	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 11:05:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	13h 25m	23:05	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 23:05:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
National Express	10h 55m	04:40	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	15:35	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 04:40:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express	10h 5m	12:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	23:00	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	03:45	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 03:45:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	12h 25m	04:40	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	17:05	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 04:40:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	8h 50m	12:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	21:45	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 0m	16:20	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	01:20	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 16:20:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	13h 25m	23:05	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 23:05:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	03:45	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 03:45:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	12h 25m	04:40	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	17:05	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 04:40:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	8h 50m	12:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	21:45	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 0m	16:20	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	01:20	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 16:20:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	13h 25m	23:05	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 23:05:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	03:45	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 03:45:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 55m	11:05	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	20:00	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 11:05:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	13h 25m	23:05	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:30	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£38	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 23:05:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
National Express	11h 10m	04:40	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	15:50	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 04:40:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
National Express	10h 5m	12:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	23:00	Folkestone	Bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:05
  
  Birmingham Airport
  Birmingham Airport
  
  14:00
  
  London
  Earl's Court
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 11:05:00 to Earl's Court, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
- National Express
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  14:20
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  17:05
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Elephant and Castle, London (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 2h 45m shorter, and you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone is £19 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham Airport and Folkestone

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham Airport and Folkestone are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Birmingham Airport and Folkestone.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 coaches from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birmingham Airport and Folkestone, with only 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestone

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 5 times every day by bus from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Coach	04:40
Latest Coach	23:05
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	251.8 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Birmingham Airport for Folkestone: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£32

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

£22

Tuesday 16/12

£23

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£25

Friday 19/12

£26

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£28

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£35

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £32.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone, with £22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham Airport and Folkestone

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Birmingham Airport and Folkestone.

Birmingham International Rail Station

Birmingham International Station (Stop SA) Birmingham International Station (Stop SA)

Birmingham Airport

Station Link Rd

Hythe Motorway Service Area

Junction 11, M20

Bus station

Bouverie Square 32-35

Terminal -Calais

Ashford Rd

Middelburg Square

Hawkinge - Tesco

Canterbury Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham Airport to Folkestone? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham Airport to Folkestone bus

How much does a Birmingham Airport - Folkestone coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Birmingham Airport - Folkestone route is available from £19 and takes 8h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone?

The connection Birmingham Airport to Folkestone is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £41. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Birmingham Airport - Folkestone route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Folkestone from Birmingham Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone is provided by National Express and takes 7h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £33. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone?

The earliest bus to Folkestone departs from Birmingham Airport at 04:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone?

The latest bus to Folkestone departs from Birmingham Airport at 23:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Birmingham Airport - Folkestone route?

Passengers looking to travel from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport and Folkestone?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham Airport and Folkestone by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Folkestone from Birmingham Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birmingham Airport Folkestone bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Airport Folkestone bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Birmingham Airport to Folkestone on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham Airport to Folkestone

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Birmingham Airport and to Folkestone

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham Airport and to Folkestone. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!