Bus from Folkestone to Hythe (Kent)
9 direct routes · 16–27 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 22:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hythe (Kent) as of 04:36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 23 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 07:50 | 18:50 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
| 103 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 07:31 | 22:12 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
| 102 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 06:55 | 19:05 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
| 10 | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:06 | 18:06 | Middelburg Square (Stop F5) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 10A, 19, FGS1, 971, 972
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10A | Stagecoach South East | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 18:56 | Castle House (adj) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
| 19 | Stagecoach South East | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
| FGS1 | Crosskeys Coaches | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | Trinity Gardens (opp) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
| 971 | Stagecoach South East | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:52 | 15:52 | Castle House (adj) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
| 972 | Stagecoach South East | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | Red Lion Square (Stop B) | — |
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 104 bus, 103 bus, 102 bus, 10 bus, 10A bus, 19 bus, 971 bus or 972 bus timetable.
Fares from Folkestone to Hythe
- £3.00 adult single on the 104, 103, 102, 10, 10A, 19, 971 and 972 (Stagecoach South East)
- £3.50 adult single on the FGS1 (Crosskeys Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Hythe?
9 routes run directly from Folkestone to Hythe: the 104 (Stagecoach South East), the 103 (Stagecoach South East), the 102 (Stagecoach South East), the 10 (Stagecoach South East), the 10A (Stagecoach South East), the 19 (Stagecoach South East), the FGS1 (Crosskeys Coaches), the 971 (Stagecoach South East), the 972 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 104, 23 times each weekday — board at Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) and get off at Red Lion Square (Stop B), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Folkestone to Hythe?
Between 16 minutes on the FGS1 and 27 on the 19, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Folkestone to Hythe?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 22:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Folkestone to Hythe?
Adult singles from Folkestone to Hythe: £3.00 on the 104, 103, 102, 10, 10A, 19, 971 and 972 (Stagecoach South East); £3.50 on the FGS1 (Crosskeys Coaches). The FGS1 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.