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Which bus from Brighton to Folkestone is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Brighton to Folkestone. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £19
tomorrow
from £19
Friday
Saturday
from £19
Sunday
from £19
Monday
Tuesday
from £13

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 53m
    0
    18:27
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    01:20
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    18:30
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    01:20
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 46m
    0
    18:34
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    01:20
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    18:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    01:20
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    04:45
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    12:30
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Folkestone via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 36m
      0
      19:44
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      22:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      22:55
      London
      Walworth
      01:20
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    04:40
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    12:30
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    17:05
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    18:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    01:20
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    04:45
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    12:30
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 53m
    0
    09:12
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    17:05
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Folkestone via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 36m
      0
      19:44
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      22:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      22:55
      London
      Walworth
      01:20
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 1h 24m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    12:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    19:40
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    15:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    23:00
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    18:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    01:40
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    12:15
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    19:40
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    15:15
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    23:00
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Folkestone via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 36m
      0
      19:44
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      22:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      22:55
      London
      Walworth
      01:20
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 1h 44m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    05:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    12:30
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    08:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    15:35
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    12:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    19:40
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    15:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    23:00
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    18:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    01:40
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Folkestone via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 36m
      0
      19:44
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      22:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      22:55
      London
      Walworth
      01:20
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 1h 44m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    04:40
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    12:30
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    04:45
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    12:30
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    7h 42m
    0
    04:48
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    12:30
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    7h 38m
    0
    04:52
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    12:30
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    13:55
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    21:45
    Folkestone
    Bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Folkestone via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 36m
      0
      19:44
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      22:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      22:55
      London
      Walworth
      01:20
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 2h 2m shorter, and you will save £5

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Brighton and Folkestone?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Brighton to Folkestone. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Brighton to Folkestone. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Brighton and Folkestone.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 23 coaches from Brighton to Folkestone, while Night sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Folkestone, with 16 offers.

All facts for Brighton to Folkestone bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 14 times by bus from Brighton to Folkestone in one click. Book your Brighton to Folkestone bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 6h 46m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Latest Coach 18:34
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 95.9 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Brighton to Folkestone?

Every day, 14 buses from 1 coach companies leave Brighton for Folkestone. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/04/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/04
Tuesday 22/04
Wednesday 23/04
£19
Thursday 24/04
£19
Friday 25/04
Saturday 26/04
£19
Sunday 27/04
£19
Monday 28/04
Tuesday 29/04
£13
Wednesday 30/04
Thursday 01/05
£9
Friday 02/05
Saturday 03/05
Sunday 04/05
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 06/05
Wednesday 07/05
Thursday 08/05
£9
Friday 09/05
Saturday 10/05
Sunday 11/05
Monday 12/05
Tuesday 13/05
Wednesday 14/05
Thursday 15/05
Friday 16/05
Saturday 17/05
Sunday 18/05

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Folkestone

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brighton to Folkestone, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Brighton to Folkestone. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Folkestone, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Brighton to Folkestone

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Brighton to Folkestone in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Brighton to Folkestone, 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 Brighton to Folkestone are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Brighton to Folkestone?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Brighton to Folkestone timetable.

National Express from Brighton to Folkestone

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 6h 46m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Last Coach 18:34
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 20/04/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Folkestone

Here is a map with all coach stations in Brighton and Folkestone. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Brighton to Folkestone? Compare all modes of transports from Brighton to Folkestone.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Brighton to Folkestone

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Brighton to Folkestone. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Brighton to Folkestone bus

How much does a Brighton Folkestone coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Brighton Folkestone bus trip is available from £13 and takes 7h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brighton to Folkestone?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £21. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Folkestone.

How many connections are available for the Brighton Folkestone route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Brighton to Folkestone is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Folkestone from Brighton take?

The quickest coach from Brighton to Folkestone is provided by National Express and takes 6h 46m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brighton to Folkestone?

The earliest bus to Folkestone departs from Brighton at 04:45. 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 Brighton to Folkestone?

The latest bus to Folkestone departs from Brighton at 18:34. 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 Brighton Folkestone route?

Passengers looking to travel from Brighton to Folkestone 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 Brighton and Folkestone?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton and Folkestone 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 Folkestone from Brighton?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Brighton Folkestone 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 Brighton Folkestone 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 Brighton to Folkestone on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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