There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Brighton by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 28m£35–93Drive 69.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar 69.4 mi
1h 45m£17–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the bus from War Memorial to St Peter's Churchbus 29 / ...
3h 29m£20–25Train
- Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
- Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Brightontrain Eastbourne - Brighton / ...
3h 14m£31–47Line 102 bus, line 99 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Roadbus 99
- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
5h 47m
Folkestone to Brighton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Brighton is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Brighton Station via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station and Gildredge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Folkestone and Brighton is 124 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Folkestone to Brighton, including transfers.
Folkestone to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Brighton is to train via London which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus and line 99 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Brighton, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Brighton Station via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Gildredge Road in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- info@buses.co.uk
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from War Memorial to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
Bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
Bus from Folkestone Central station to Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Camp station.
Folkestone to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Brighton is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Folkestone to Brighton.
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