Bus from Folkestone to Ashford (Kent)
2 direct routes · 53–93 min · first bus 09:06, last bus 18:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashford (Kent) as of 10:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Folkestone, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Stagecoach South East | ~93 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:06 | 18:06 | Middelburg Square (Stop F5) | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | Hythe, Saltwood, Sandling, Newingreen, Lympne, Sellindge & 2 more |
| 10A | Stagecoach South East | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:56 | 18:56 | Castle House (adj) | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | Hythe, Pedlinge, Newingreen, Sellindge & Mersham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Folkestone 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 10 bus or 10A bus timetable.
Fares from Folkestone to Ashford
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 Folkestone to Ashford?
2 routes run directly from Folkestone to Ashford: the 10 (Stagecoach South East), the 10A (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 10, 10 times each weekday — board at Middelburg Square (Stop F5) and get off at Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R), about 93 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Folkestone to Ashford?
Between 53 minutes on the 10A and 93 on the 10, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hythe, Saltwood, Sandling, Newingreen and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Folkestone to Ashford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:06 and the last around 18:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Folkestone to Ashford?
Adult singles from Folkestone to Ashford: £3.00 on the 10 and 10A (Stagecoach South East). 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.