Bus and Coach from Folkestone to Birchington: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Folkestone to Birchington

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

today

£14

tomorrow

Tuesday

£12

Wednesday

Thursday

£12

Friday

Saturday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 35m	05:30	Folkestone	Bus station	14:05	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 05:30:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	9h 15m	08:20	Folkestone	Bus station	17:35	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 08:20:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	7h 7m	17:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:17	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 17:10:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
National Express	7h 5m	13:50	Folkestone	Bus station	20:55	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 13:50:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  04:50
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  05:25
  
  Canterbury
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 04:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- National Express
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  09:35
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  10:15
  
  Birchington
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 09:35:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel Time is 1h 40m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 12m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	23:22	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 14:10:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 12m
National Express	9h 45m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	14:35	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 04:50:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	10h 15m	09:35	Folkestone	Bus station	19:50	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 09:35:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  18:10
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  18:45
  
  Canterbury
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 18:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- National Express
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  19:10
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  19:50
  
  Birchington
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 19:10:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel Time is 7h 32m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 12m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	23:22	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 14:10:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 12m
National Express	9h 45m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	14:35	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 04:50:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	10h 15m	09:35	Folkestone	Bus station	19:50	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 09:35:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  18:10
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  18:45
  
  Canterbury
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 18:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- National Express
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  19:10
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  19:50
  
  Birchington
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 19:10:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel Time is 7h 32m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 7m	17:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:17	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 17:10:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
National Express	8h 35m	05:30	Folkestone	Bus station	14:05	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 05:30:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	9h 15m	08:20	Folkestone	Bus station	17:35	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 08:20:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	7h 5m	13:50	Folkestone	Bus station	20:55	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 13:50:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  18:10
  
  Folkestone
  Bus station
  
  18:45
  
  Canterbury
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 18:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- National Express
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  19:10
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  19:50
  
  Birchington
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 19:10:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel Time is 5h 25m shorter, and you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Folkestone to Birchington is £12 on 27/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Folkestone and Birchington

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Folkestone to Birchington. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Folkestone and Birchington.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 coaches from Folkestone to Birchington, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Folkestone and Birchington, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Folkestone to Birchington

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Folkestone to Birchington in one click! Book your bus ticket from Folkestone to Birchington starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Coach	05:30
Latest Coach	17:10
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	33.8 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Folkestone to Birchington

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Folkestone for Birchington: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

Sunday 01/02

£14

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£12

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£12

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£15

Sunday 08/02

£14

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Folkestone to Birchington

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

With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Folkestone to Birchington. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Folkestone to Birchington, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

How to save money travelling from Folkestone to Birchington

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 Folkestone to Birchington 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 Folkestone to Birchington, 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 Folkestone to Birchington are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Folkestone to Birchington

These are the most booked bus companies between Folkestone to Birchington from our users.

National Express from Folkestone to Birchington

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Folkestone to Birchington:

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	7h 5m
Earliest Coach	05:30
Last Coach	17:10
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	29/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Folkestone and Birchington

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

Hythe Motorway Service Area

Junction 11, M20

Bus station

Bouverie Square 32-35

Terminal -Calais

Ashford Rd

Middelburg Square

Hawkinge - Tesco

Canterbury Rd

Bus Stop

The Square 2

on-Sea Central Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Folkestone to Birchington

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

FAQs about the Folkestone to Birchington bus

How much does a Folkestone - Birchington coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Folkestone - Birchington bus trip is available from £12 and takes 9h 12m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Folkestone to Birchington is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £22. 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 Folkestone - Birchington route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Folkestone to Birchington is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birchington from Folkestone take?

The quickest coach from Folkestone to Birchington is provided by National Express and takes 7h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Folkestone to Birchington?

The earliest bus to Birchington departs from Folkestone at 05:30. 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 Folkestone to Birchington?

The latest bus to Birchington departs from Folkestone at 17:10. 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 Folkestone - Birchington route?

Passengers looking to travel from Folkestone to Birchington 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 Folkestone and Birchington?

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

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

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 Folkestone Birchington 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 Folkestone Birchington 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 bus from Folkestone to Birchington on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Folkestone to Birchington?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Folkestone and to Birchington

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