Timetable
Train route
Cheap train tickets
  1. Trip.com
  2. Trains
  3. UK
  4. Route
  5. Folkestone to Brighton

Folkestone to Brighton train route details

First train
First train
04:44
Last train
Last train
23:01
Departure city
Departure city
Folkestone
Arrival city
Arrival city
Brighton
Journey time
Journey time
2h 35m
Distance
Distance
61 miles
Price
Price
MYR 148.64*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Southeastern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express

What are the next train times from Folkestone to Brighton?

Check all Folkestone to Brighton journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
View More Trains
DepartsArrivesOperator
Find Tickets
13:41
2h 46m, 3 change
Folkestone West
16:27
Brighton
SoutheasternSouthern
Find Tickets
14:01
2h 35m, 2 change
Folkestone West
16:36
London Road (Brighton)
SoutheasternSouthern
Find Tickets
14:01
2h 42m, 1 change
Folkestone West
16:43
Brighton
SoutheasternThameslink
Find Tickets
14:41
2h 54m, 3 change
Folkestone West
17:35
Brighton
SoutheasternSouthern
Find Tickets
14:58
2h 38m, 2 change
Folkestone West
17:36
London Road (Brighton)
SoutheasternSouthern
Find Tickets
14:58
2h 46m, 1 change
Folkestone West
17:44
Paris
SoutheasternThameslink
Find Tickets
Explore the cheapest prices to Brighton from Folkestone this week
Ticket prices for Folkestone to Brighton typically cost around MYR 148.64, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
Find Cheapest Train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
MYR 148.64
Tue3Mar
Find Cheapest Train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
MYR 148.64
Wed4Mar
Find Cheapest Train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
MYR 148.64
Thu5Mar
Find Cheapest Train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
MYR 148.64
Fri6Mar
Find Cheapest Train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
MYR 148.64
Sat7Mar
Find Cheapest Train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
MYR 148.64
Sun8Mar
Find Cheapest Train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
MYR 148.64
Mon9Mar
View More Trains
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Where to stay near Brighton

  • a&o Brighton Beach
    a&o Brighton Beach
    Old Steine
    8.4/10
    101 review
  • Best Western Princes Marine Hotel
    Best Western Princes Marine Hotel
    153 Kingsway, Brighton and Hove
    8.8/10
    117 review
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
    DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
    Kings Rd
    8.7/10
    97 review
  • Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre
    Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre
    31 Cannon Pl, Brighton and Hove
    9.1/10
    43 review
  • Leonardo Hotel Brighton
    Leonardo Hotel Brighton
    101 Stroudley Rd
    8.9/10
    267 review
  • The Old Ship Hotel
    The Old Ship Hotel
    The Old Ship Hotel, 32-38 Kings Rd
    8.7/10
    134 review
  • Legends Hotel
    Legends Hotel
    31-34 Marine Parade, Kemptown
    8.9/10
    62 review
  • The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel & Spa
    The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel & Spa
    19-21 New Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
    9.1/10
    125 review

How to book cheap train tickets from Folkestone to Brighton

<a href="https://uk.trip.com/trains/guide/travel-with-large-groups/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Group travel deals</a>

Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Folkestone to Brighton more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
<a href="https://uk.trip.com/trains/guide/uk-train-off-peak-times/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Travel during Off-Peak train times</a>

Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
<a href="https://uk.trip.com/trains/guide/what-is-a-split-save-train-ticket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Split Tickets discount</a>

Split Tickets discount

It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.
<a href="/trains/uk/season-ticket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Season tickets for frequent travellers</a>

Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Folkestone and Brighton on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Why book train tickets on Trip.com?

  • Split Tickets

    Best Price Promise

    If you find trains for a cheaper price elsewhere, let us know and we'll refund the difference*
  • Split Tickets

    Split Tickets

    Split your journey for cheaper train fares
  • Split Tickets

    National Rail Partners

    Official train ticket sellers with 5-star customer service
  • Split Tickets

    No Booking Fees on the App

    Only pay for your train travel – no hidden fees

Recommendations

  • Trains from Folkestone

  • Trains to Brighton

  • Popular Routes

  • Top Destinations

  • Popular stations

  • Live times

*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.