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The average bus between Folkestone Central and Brighton takes 7h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Folkestone Central to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 23m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 102 bus, line 99 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus bus 102 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Roadbus bus 99 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to North Roadbus bus 12X / ...
5h 49m
£17–18

Folkestone Central to Brighton bus times

Buses run hourly between Folkestone Central and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone Central is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Camp and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove7h 11m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 59m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 53m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastR & J CoachesStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove5h 44m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 11m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 12m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastR & J CoachesStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove5h 44m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 11m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 12m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastR & J CoachesStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove5h 44m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 11m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 12m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastBrighton & Hove6h 26m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone Central to Brighton? 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.

Map of how to get from Folkestone Central to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Folkestone Central, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to North Road via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Gildredge Road in around 5h 49m.

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