Bus and Coach from Folkestone to Brighton: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Folkestone to Brighton

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Folkestone to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£20

tomorrow

£24

Saturday

£24

Sunday

£24

Monday

Tuesday

£22

Wednesday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 37m	09:35	Folkestone	Bus station	17:12	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 37m
National Express	6h 57m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
National Express	6h 25m	18:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	7h 50m	09:35	Folkestone	Bus station	17:25	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:35:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 10m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:10:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 7m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	11:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 04:50:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
National Express	6h 52m	08:05	Folkestone	Bus station	14:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:05:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 52m
National Express	7h 22m	13:40	Folkestone	Bus station	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 13:40:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 22m
National Express	7h 22m	17:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:32	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 17:10:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 22m
National Express	7h 25m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	12:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 04:50:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 32m	05:30	Folkestone	Bus station	12:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 05:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 32m
National Express	6h 42m	08:20	Folkestone	Bus station	15:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 42m
National Express	7h 7m	13:50	Folkestone	Bus station	20:57	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 13:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 20:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
National Express	7h 25m	17:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 17:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 27m	05:30	Folkestone	Bus station	11:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 05:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	05:30	Folkestone	Bus station	12:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 20m	13:50	Folkestone	Bus station	21:10	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 13:50:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 35m	17:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:45	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:10:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	6h 27m	05:30	Folkestone	Bus station	11:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m
National Express	7h 2m	13:50	Folkestone	Bus station	20:52	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 13:50:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 12m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	12:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 04:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 12m
National Express	6h 57m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 14:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
National Express	6h 25m	18:10	Folkestone	Bus station	00:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 18:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	7h 7m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	11:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 04:50:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
National Express	6h 52m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 14:10:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 52m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 7m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	11:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 04:50:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
National Express	6h 52m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:10:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 52m
National Express	7h 12m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	12:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 04:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 12m
National Express	6h 57m	14:10	Folkestone	Bus station	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
National Express	7h 25m	04:50	Folkestone	Bus station	12:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 04:50:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Folkestone to Brighton is £20 on 18/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Folkestone and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Folkestone and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Folkestone to Brighton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Folkestone and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 coaches from Folkestone to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Folkestone and Brighton, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Folkestone to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 14 times every day by bus from Folkestone to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Folkestone to Brighton starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus	£20
Fastest Bus	6h 18m
Earliest Coach	09:35
Latest Coach	14:10
Daily Bus Connections	14 Ø
Distance	95.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Folkestone to Brighton

Every day, 14 buses from 1 coach companies leave Folkestone for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£21

Friday 19/12

£24

Saturday 20/12

£24

Sunday 21/12

£24

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£22

Wednesday 24/12

£22

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£44

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

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Folkestone to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Folkestone to Brighton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £20, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Folkestone to Brighton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Folkestone to Brighton, with £20. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Folkestone to Brighton

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 Brighton 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 Brighton, 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 Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Folkestone to Brighton

These are the most booked bus companies between Folkestone to Brighton from our users.

National Express from Folkestone to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£20
Fastest Coach	6h 18m
Earliest Coach	09:35
Last Coach	14:10
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	16/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Folkestone and Brighton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Folkestone and Brighton.

Hythe Motorway Service Area

Junction 11, M20

Bus station

Bouverie Square 32-35

Terminal -Calais

Ashford Rd

Middelburg Square

Hawkinge - Tesco

Canterbury Rd

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Folkestone to Brighton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Folkestone to Brighton? Or which bus companies serve the route Folkestone to Brighton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Folkestone to Brighton bus

How much does a Folkestone - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Folkestone - Brighton bus trip is available from £20 and takes 7h 37m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Folkestone to Brighton is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 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 - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Folkestone to Brighton 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 Brighton from Folkestone take?

The quickest coach from Folkestone to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 6h 18m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Folkestone to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Folkestone at 09:35. 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 Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Folkestone at 14:10. 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 - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Folkestone to Brighton 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 Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Folkestone and Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Folkestone to Brighton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 14 daily trips between Folkestone and Brighton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Folkestone to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 14 trips between Folkestone and Brighton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Folkestone and to Brighton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Folkestone and to Brighton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!