Bus from Folkestone to Hawkinge
7 direct routes · 7–25 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hawkinge as of 10:48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Stagecoach South East | ~18 min | 48 | Sat 46 · Sun 22 | 05:50 | 23:15 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) | — |
| 73 | Stagecoach South East | ~11 min | 11 | weekdays only | 07:29 | 17:57 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Alkham Valley Corner (opp) | — |
| 91 | Stagecoach South East | ~7 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:47 | 17:12 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Alkham Valley Corner (opp) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 91A, 991, 973, 974
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91A | Stagecoach South East | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:12 | 07:12 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) | — |
| 991 | Stagecoach South East | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | Holywell Avenue (adj) | Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) | — |
| 973 | Stagecoach South East | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Radnor Park (adj) | Cemetery (opp) | — |
| 974 | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:47 | 15:47 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) | — |
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 16 bus, 73 bus, 91 bus, 91A bus, 991 bus, 973 bus or 974 bus timetable.
Fares from Folkestone to Hawkinge
- £3.00 adult single on the 16, 73, 91A, 973 and 974 (Stagecoach South East)
- £2.90 adult single on the 91 (Stagecoach South East)
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 Hawkinge?
7 routes run directly from Folkestone to Hawkinge: the 16 (Stagecoach South East), the 73 (Stagecoach South East), the 91 (Stagecoach South East), the 91A (Stagecoach South East), the 991 (Stagecoach South East), the 973 (Stagecoach South East), the 974 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 16, 48 times each weekday — board at Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) and get off at Aerodrome Road (o/s 8), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Folkestone to Hawkinge?
Between 7 minutes on the 91 and 25 on the 974, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Folkestone to Hawkinge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Folkestone to Hawkinge?
Adult singles from Folkestone to Hawkinge: £3.00 on the 16, 73, 91A, 973 and 974 (Stagecoach South East); £2.90 on the 91 (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.