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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 $16. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Brighton:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Brighton costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
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How to get from Folkestone to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Folkestone to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:30 AM6h32Folkestone12:02 PMBrighton$221One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 AM6h32Folkestone12:02 PMBrighton$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:30 AM6h32Folkestone12:02 PMBrighton$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Brighton:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Brighton costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Brighton by train.
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