How far is Dover from Folkestone?

Dover and Folkestone are 7 miles (10 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dover to Folkestone?

Most of the buses traveling from Dover to Folkestone leave from Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station and arrive at Eurotunnel UK Terminal. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Dover to Folkestone from $8 | Compare & Save up to 36%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dover to Folkestone on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	15m	4:50am	Folkestone	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	15m	4:50am	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	20m	8:05am	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	20m	8:05am	Folkestone	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	20m	1:40pm	Folkestone	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:53 PM GMT.

Get from Dover to Folkestone

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

20mAverage Duration

7 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $10

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Where are the popular stops in Dover and Folkestone?

Stops in Dover

A - Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station

B - Dover Coach Stop, Eastern Docks

C - Foot Passenger Terminal

D - Dover Central Travel

Stops in Folkestone

A - Eurotunnel UK Terminal

B - Folkestone Zoll

C - Folkestone Bus Stop - Cat Basket

D - Stop 24 Service Area Coach Interchange

E - Folkestone

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dover to Folkestone by bus

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The cheapest trip from Dover to Folkestone was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dover to Folkestone, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $12 for a bus ticket from Dover to Folkestone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-17.