Bus and Coach from Folkestone to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Folkestone to Bournemouth

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

£24

tomorrow

£30

Saturday

Sunday

£26

Monday

Tuesday

£26

Wednesday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	09:35	Folkestone	Bus station	16:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 15m	18:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	9h 50m	09:35	Folkestone	Bus station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:35:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	6h 45m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	20:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 58m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:08	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:10:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	12:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 04:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 30m	08:05	Folkestone	Bus station	15:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:05:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	6h 45m	13:40	Folkestone	Bus station	20:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 13:40:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 10m	17:10	Folkestone	Bus station	23:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 17:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	11h 45m	08:05	Folkestone	Bus station	19:50	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:05:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 40m	05:30	Folkestone	Bus station	12:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 15m	13:50	Folkestone	Bus station	20:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 13:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 10m	17:10	Folkestone	Bus station	23:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 28m	13:50	Folkestone	Bus station	20:18	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 13:50:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 28m
National Express	6h 23m	17:10	Folkestone	Bus station	23:33	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:10:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 04:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	20:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 14:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 15m	18:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 18:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 58m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:08	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 14:10:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
National Express	9h 50m	09:35	Folkestone	Bus station	19:25	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 09:35:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	12:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 04:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	20:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 15m	18:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 18:10:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 58m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:08	Bournemouth	University	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:10:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
National Express	7h 15m	09:35	Folkestone	Bus station	16:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 09:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Folkestone to Bournemouth is £22 on 16/12/2025. 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Folkestone to Bournemouth. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Folkestone and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 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 £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Coach	09:35
Latest Coach	18:10
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 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£24

Friday 19/12

£30

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£26

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£26

Wednesday 24/12

£26

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£62

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

£24

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

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 £24, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Folkestone to Bournemouth. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Folkestone to Bournemouth, with £24. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

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

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

Cheapest Price	£24
Fastest Coach	6h 10m
Earliest Coach	09:35
Last Coach	18:10
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	16/12/2025

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.

Hythe Motorway Service Area

Junction 11, M20

Bus station

Bouverie Square 32-35

Terminal -Calais

Ashford Rd

Middelburg Square

Hawkinge - Tesco

Canterbury Rd

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

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 £22 and takes 7h 15m. 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 £22 to £52. 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 £30. 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 09:35. 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 18:10. 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.

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

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!