Bus from Alford (Lincolnshire) to Mablethorpe
7 direct routes · 21–49 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 16:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Mablethorpe as of 12:09
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96A | Brylaine Travel | ~21 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 13:37 | Library (o/s) | Victoria Court (adj) | Bilsby, Markby, Hannah cum Hagnaby, Sutton on Sea & Trusthorpe |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 96X, 1, 28, GR04, GR18, GR20
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96X | Brylaine Travel | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Library (o/s) | Victoria Court (adj) | Bilsby, Huttoft, Sandilands, Sutton on Sea & Trusthorpe |
| 1 | Grayscroft Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:05 | 09:05 | Library (o/s) | Victoria Court (adj) | Bilsby, Markby, Hannah cum Hagnaby, Sutton on Sea, Sandilands, Sutton on Sea & 1 more |
| 28 | Grayscroft Coaches | ~43 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 09:05 | 09:05 | Library (o/s) | Victoria Court (adj) | Bilsby, Markby, Hannah cum Hagnaby, Sutton on Sea, Sandilands, Sutton on Sea & 1 more |
| GR04 | Grayscroft Coaches | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:02 | 16:02 | Spendluffe Avenue (opp) | Bus Station (opp) | Saleby, Beesby & Maltby le Marsh |
| GR18 | Grayscroft Coaches | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:56 | 15:56 | Spendluffe Avenue (opp) | Barton Court (adj) | Bilsby, Markby, Hannah cum Hagnaby, Sutton on Sea & Trusthorpe |
| GR20 | Grayscroft Coaches | ~49 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Methodist Church (o/s) | Barton Court (adj) | Bilsby, Huttoft, Anderby, Anderby Creek, Sandilands, Sutton on Sea & 1 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 96A bus, 1 bus or 28 bus timetable.
Fares from Alford to Mablethorpe
- £3.00 adult single, £5.95 return on the 1 (Grayscroft Coaches) — capped; £3.85 as published
- £3.00 adult single, £5.40 return on the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches) — capped; £3.50 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 Mablethorpe?
7 routes run directly from Alford to Mablethorpe: the 96A (Brylaine Travel), the 96X (Brylaine Travel), the 1 (Grayscroft Coaches), the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches), the GR04 (Grayscroft Coaches), the GR18 (Grayscroft Coaches), the GR20 (Grayscroft Coaches). The most frequent is the 96A, 4 times each weekday — board at Library (o/s) and get off at Victoria Court (adj), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alford to Mablethorpe?
Between 21 minutes on the 96A and 49 on the GR20, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bilsby, Markby, Hannah cum Hagnaby, Sutton on Sea and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alford to Mablethorpe?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 16:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alford to Mablethorpe?
Adult singles from Alford to Mablethorpe: £3.00 on the 1 (Grayscroft Coaches); £3.00 on the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches). The England fare cap brings those singles down from £3.85 and £3.50 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.