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

today
£12
tomorrow
£20
Monday
£12
Tuesday
£15
Wednesday
£13
Thursday
£13
Friday
£16

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 28m 13:50 Folkestone Bus station 20:18 Bournemouth University  Economy £12
National Express 6h 23m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 23:33 Bournemouth University  Economy £16
National Express 11h 30m 08:20 Folkestone Bus station 19:50 Bournemouth University  Economy £19
National Express 6h 15m 13:50 Folkestone Bus station 20:05 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 40m 05:30 Folkestone Bus station 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 05:30 Folkestone Bus station 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 10m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 23:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 55m 08:20 Folkestone Bus station 15:15 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £21
National Express 11h 30m 08:20 Folkestone Bus station 19:50 Bournemouth University  Economy £22
National Express 6h 28m 13:50 Folkestone Bus station 20:18 Bournemouth University  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth via Dover, you can save more than £8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 40%
      11h 50m
      Folkestone
      11 km
      08:00
      Dover
      Town Centre
      19:50
      Bournemouth
      University
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 5m
      0
      17:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      20:20
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      01:15
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 58m 13:40 Folkestone Bus station 20:38 Bournemouth University  Economy £12
National Express 6h 23m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 23:33 Bournemouth University  Economy £12
National Express 11h 30m 08:05 Folkestone Bus station 19:35 Bournemouth University  Economy £14
National Express 6h 10m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 23:20 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £16
National Express 7h 20m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 5m
      0
      17:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      20:20
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      01:15
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 19:25 Bournemouth University  Economy £15
National Express 6h 58m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 21:08 Bournemouth University  Economy £15
National Express 8h 0m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £16
National Express 6h 15m 18:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £16
National Express 7h 15m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 16:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 20m
      0
      14:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      16:15
      London
      Eltham
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      16:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      19:30
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 19:25 Bournemouth University  Economy £13
National Express 6h 58m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 21:08 Bournemouth University  Economy £14
National Express 8h 0m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 15m 18:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 15m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 16:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 20m
      0
      14:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      16:15
      London
      Eltham
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      16:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      19:30
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 19:25 Bournemouth University  Economy £13
National Express 8h 0m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 12:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £14
National Express 6h 58m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 21:08 Bournemouth University  Economy £15
National Express 7h 15m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 16:50 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £18
National Express 6h 15m 18:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:25 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 20m
      0
      14:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      16:15
      London
      Eltham
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      16:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      19:30
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 45m 08:05 Folkestone Bus station 19:50 Bournemouth University  Economy £16
National Express 6h 23m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 23:33 Bournemouth University  Economy £16
National Express 6h 58m 13:40 Folkestone Bus station 20:38 Bournemouth University  Economy £19
National Express 7h 20m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 12:10 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 30m 08:05 Folkestone Bus station 15:35 Bournemouth Train Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 20m
      0
      14:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      16:15
      London
      Eltham
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      16:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      19:30
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 1h 3m shorter, and you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Folkestone to Bournemouth is £12 on 20/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Folkestone and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Folkestone and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Folkestone to Bournemouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Folkestone and Bournemouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 22 coaches from Folkestone to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Folkestone and Bournemouth, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Folkestone to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Folkestone to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Folkestone to Bournemouth starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Latest Coach 17:10
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 217.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Folkestone to Bournemouth

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Folkestone for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
Friday 19/06
Saturday 20/06
£21
Sunday 21/06
£20
Monday 22/06
£16
Tuesday 23/06
£16
Wednesday 24/06
£15
Thursday 25/06
£14
Friday 26/06
£16
Saturday 27/06
£19
Sunday 28/06
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£14
Saturday 11/07
£17
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Folkestone to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Folkestone to Bournemouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Folkestone to Bournemouth, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Folkestone to Bournemouth

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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, 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 Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Folkestone to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Folkestone to Bournemouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Last Coach 17:10
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 26/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Folkestone and Bournemouth

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Folkestone to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Folkestone to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Folkestone - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Folkestone - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £12 and takes 6h 28m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Folkestone to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £27. 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 - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Folkestone to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Folkestone take?

The quickest coach from Folkestone to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 6h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Folkestone to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth 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 - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Folkestone to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Folkestone and Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Folkestone and Bournemouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Folkestone to Bournemouth?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Folkestone and Bournemouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Folkestone and to Bournemouth

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