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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
£9
tomorrow
£15
Monday
£9
Tuesday
£10
Wednesday
£9
Thursday
£9
Friday
£10

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 45m 05:30 Folkestone Bus station 12:15 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 7h 20m 13:50 Folkestone Bus station 21:10 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 7h 35m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 6h 27m 05:30 Folkestone Bus station 11:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £9
National Express 7h 2m 13:50 Folkestone Bus station 20:52 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 27m 05:30 Folkestone Bus station 11:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £15
National Express 6h 37m 08:20 Folkestone Bus station 14:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £15
National Express 6h 32m 05:30 Folkestone Bus station 12:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £15
National Express 6h 42m 08:20 Folkestone Bus station 15:02 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £15
National Express 6h 18m 05:30 Folkestone Bus station 11:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Brighton via Dover, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      6h 33m
      Folkestone
      11 km
      05:15
      Dover
      Town Centre
      11:48
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Brighton via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 3m
      0
      17:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      19:20
      London
      Eltham
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 43m
      0
      20:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      23:13
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 12:15 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 7h 10m 08:05 Folkestone Bus station 15:15 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 7h 40m 13:40 Folkestone Bus station 21:20 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 7h 35m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 7h 7m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 11:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 52m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 21:02 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £10
National Express 7h 10m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 21:20 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 6h 57m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 21:07 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £10
National Express 6h 43m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 20:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £10
National Express 6h 22m 18:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £11
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Brighton via London, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 3m
      0
      18:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      20:20
      London
      Eltham
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 43m
      0
      20:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      23:13
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 19m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 58m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 11:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £9
National Express 7h 28m 09:35 Folkestone Bus station 17:03 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £9
National Express 6h 43m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 20:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £9
National Express 6h 18m 18:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:28 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £9
National Express 7h 7m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 11:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 12:15 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 7h 10m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 21:20 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 6h 35m 18:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 6h 58m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 11:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £9
National Express 6h 43m 14:10 Folkestone Bus station 20:53 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 7m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 11:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £10
National Express 6h 52m 08:05 Folkestone Bus station 14:57 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £10
National Express 7h 22m 13:40 Folkestone Bus station 21:02 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £10
National Express 7h 22m 17:10 Folkestone Bus station 00:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £10
National Express 6h 58m 04:50 Folkestone Bus station 11:48 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £10
  • Did you know that if you travel from Folkestone to Brighton via London, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 3m
      0
      18:10
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      20:20
      London
      Eltham
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 43m
      0
      20:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      23:13
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 49m shorter, and you will save £1

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Folkestone to Brighton is £9 on 27/07/2026. 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.
Monday 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 43 coaches from Folkestone to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Folkestone and Brighton, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Folkestone to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 15 times every day by bus from Folkestone to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Folkestone to Brighton starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 6h 18m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Latest Coach 17:10
Daily Bus Connections 15 Ø
Distance 95.9 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Folkestone to Brighton

Every day, 15 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 01/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
Friday 31/07
Saturday 01/08
£9
Sunday 02/08
£15
Monday 03/08
£9
Tuesday 04/08
£10
Wednesday 05/08
£9
Thursday 06/08
£9
Friday 07/08
£10
Saturday 08/08
£9
Sunday 09/08
£9
Monday 10/08
£9
Tuesday 11/08
£9
Wednesday 12/08
£9
Thursday 13/08
£9
Friday 14/08
£9
Saturday 15/08
£9
Sunday 16/08
£9
Monday 17/08
£9
Tuesday 18/08
£9
Wednesday 19/08
£9
Thursday 20/08
£9
Friday 21/08
£9
Saturday 22/08
£9
Sunday 23/08

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 £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Folkestone to Brighton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Folkestone to Brighton, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £9.

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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 6h 18m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Last Coach 17:10
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 31/07/2026

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.

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 Folkestone to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Folkestone to Brighton.

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 £9 and takes 7h 20m. 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 £9 to £23. 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 15 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 £9. 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 05:30. 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 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 - 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 15 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 15 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
Economy

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

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