Bus from Alford (Lincolnshire) to Louth
3 direct routes · 25–78 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 18:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Louth as of 06:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51E | TransportConnect | ~25 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:35 | 18:35 | Demand Responsive Area | Bus Station | Tetford, Belchford, Rigsby, Brinkhill, Oxcombe, South Thoresby & 26 more |
| 1 | Grayscroft Coaches | ~78 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:05 | 09:05 | Library (o/s) | Bus Station | Bilsby, Markby, Hannah cum Hagnaby, Sutton on Sea, Sandilands, Sutton on Sea & 10 more |
| 28 | Grayscroft Coaches | ~84 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 09:05 | 09:05 | Library (o/s) | Bus Station | Bilsby, Markby, Hannah cum Hagnaby, Sutton on Sea, Sandilands, Sutton on Sea & 6 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 51E bus, 1 bus or 28 bus timetable.
Fares from Alford to Louth
- £3.00 adult single, £11.45 return on the 1 (Grayscroft Coaches) — capped; £7.50 as published
- £3.00 adult single, £11.00 return on the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches) — capped; £7.20 as published
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alford to Louth?
3 routes run directly from Alford to Louth: the 51E (TransportConnect), the 1 (Grayscroft Coaches), the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches). The most frequent is the 51E, 12 times each weekday — board at Demand Responsive Area and get off at Bus Station, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alford to Louth?
Between 25 minutes on the 51E and 78 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tetford, Belchford, Rigsby, Brinkhill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alford to Louth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 18:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alford to Louth?
Adult singles from Alford to Louth: £3.00 on the 1 (Grayscroft Coaches); £3.00 on the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches). The England fare cap brings those singles down from £7.50 and £7.20 as published. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.