The average bus between Brighton and Folkestone takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Brighton to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Brighton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Cornfield Road and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Folkestone station via Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Brighton to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from North Street station.
Brighton to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Civic Centre station.
Book your Brighton to Folkestone bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove, Stagecoach South East and R & J Coaches.
The distance between Brighton and Folkestone is 95.8 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from North Street to Civic Centre via Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Police Station in around 6h 2m.