How to travel from Folkestone to Brighton

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Compare train and bus for Folkestone to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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€35

Average price

€20

Average price

Cheapest

2h 45m

Average total duration

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2h 15m

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30m

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6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Southern

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National Express

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from Folkestone to Brighton

How to get from Folkestone to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Folkestone to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:50AM7h25
Folkestone
11:15AMBrighton
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:50AM7h25
Folkestone
11:15AMBrighton
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:50AM7h25
Folkestone
11:15AMBrighton
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Folkestone to Brighton

Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Folkestone and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Folkestone to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Brighton:

A bus is $26 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Brighton costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Folkestone to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Folkestone to Brighton is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Folkestone to Brighton is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Folkestone to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Folkestone West (FKW) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Folkestone to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with Southern, Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Brighton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Folkestone to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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