The average bus between Brighton and Folkestone takes 7h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Brighton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 7h 26m. 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 Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Brighton to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from St Peter's Church station.
Brighton to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at The Vine station.
Book your Brighton to Folkestone bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove, Hams Travel and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Brighton and Folkestone is 95.8 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a bus from St Peter's Church to Ashford International via Railway Station, The Vine, and Ashford International station in around 5h 18m.