Bus tickets Folkestone to Birchington from £12

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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
tomorrow
£20
Tuesday
£19
Wednesday
£19
Thursday
£20
Friday
£24
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 15m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 14:05 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £20
National Express 9h 30m 08:05 Folkestone Bus station 17:35 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £20
National Express 7h 25m 13:40 Folkestone Bus station 21:05 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £20
National Express 7h 7m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:17 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      18:45
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      19:10
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      19:50
      Birchington
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 5h 27m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 45m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 14:35 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £19
National Express 9h 12m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 23:22 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £19
National Express 10h 15m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 19:50 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      18:45
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      19:10
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      19:50
      Birchington
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 7h 32m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 45m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 14:35 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £19
National Express 9h 12m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 23:22 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £19
National Express 10h 15m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 19:50 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      18:45
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      19:10
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      19:50
      Birchington
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 7h 32m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 45m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 14:35 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £20
National Express 10h 15m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 19:50 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £20
National Express 9h 12m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 23:22 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      18:45
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      19:10
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      19:50
      Birchington
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 7h 32m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 15m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 14:05 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £24
National Express 9h 50m 08:05 Folkestone Bus station 17:55 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £24
National Express 7h 25m 13:40 Folkestone Bus station 21:05 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £24
National Express 7h 7m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:17 Birchington Bus Stop  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Birchington via Canterbury, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      18:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      18:45
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      19:10
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      19:50
      Birchington
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 5h 27m shorter, and you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Folkestone to Birchington is £12 on 10/12/2025. 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.
Monday 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 7 coaches from Folkestone to Birchington, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Folkestone and Birchington, with 5 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 7m
Earliest Coach 04:50
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 14/12/2025 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
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
£20
Tuesday 16/12
£19
Wednesday 17/12
£19
Thursday 18/12
£20
Friday 19/12
£24
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
£24
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
£22
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12
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 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 £19, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Folkestone to Birchington. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Folkestone to Birchington, with £19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 7h 7m
Earliest Coach 04:50
Last Coach 17:10
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 11/12/2025

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.

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 45m. 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 £31. 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 7m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. 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 04:50. 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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Folkestone and to Birchington

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