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Trip to Folkestone

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Buses from Brighton to Folkestone

🚌 Despite no direct bus from Brighton to Folkestone, travelers can embark on a scenic journey with multiple transfers. 🗺️ With services starting from St Peter's Church, the route encompasses stops at War Memorial, King Street, and Bus Station, totaling approximately 6 hours and 54 minutes. 🚏 Route options entail a trip lasting around 5 to 6 hours, with 3 transfers covering a distance of 130 km. 🚍 Each step involves changing buses at various locations, such as Eastbourne Town Centre, Silverhill, Rye, and finally Dover. 🌟

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  • No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Folkestone. However, there are bus services available that involve transfers. The journey typically departs from St Peter's Church in Brighton and arrives at Radnor Park in Folkestone, with stops at locations like War Memorial, King Street, and the Bus Station. The total journey time, including transfers, usually takes approximately 6 hours and 54 minutes.
  • To catch the bus from Brighton to Folkestone, you can head to St Peter's Church station in Brighton. This is where the bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, typically depart from. St Peter's Church station serves as a convenient starting point for your journey from Brighton to Folkestone by bus.
  • The bus services traveling from Brighton to Folkestone operated by Stagecoach South East, typically arrive at the Folkestone Bus Station. This is the final destination for this bus route. Upon arrival at the Folkestone Bus Station, passengers can easily access various transportation options or continue their journey to their desired location in Folkestone. The station is a convenient and central location for travelers arriving from Brighton.
  • There are several bus routes available from Brighton to Folkestone each with multiple transfers along the way. The journey typically takes around 5 to 6 hours, covering a distance of approximately 130 km. Passengers will need to make transfers at various stops, such as Eastbourne Town Centre, Silverhill, Rye, and Dover, with different bus operators like Brighton & Hove and Stagecoach South East managing different segments of the trip. Overall, travelers should anticipate 3 transfers during the journey between Brighton and Folkestone by bus.
  • The Brighton to Folkestone buses are typically the most crowded during peak travel times, such as early mornings and late afternoons, especially on weekdays when commuters use the services. On the contrary, buses may be less crowded during midday or late evenings on both weekdays and weekends. It's advisable to plan your journey during off-peak hours if you prefer a less crowded bus experience between Brighton and Folkestone.
  • The first bus of the day to travel from Brighton to Folkestone typically departs in the early morning, around 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM. Meanwhile, the last bus usually leaves later in the evening, around 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. It's important to check the specific schedules with the bus operators, such as Brighton & Hove and Stagecoach South East, for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the first and last bus timings for this route.

Will you be returning to Brighton by bus?

If you are looking for a return bus service, check the buses from Folkestone to Brighton.

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Trips to Folkestone