Bus from Folkestone to Lydd
3 direct routes · about 60 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 20:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lydd as of 04:30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Stagecoach South East | ~60 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 06:55 | 19:05 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Church (adj) | Hythe, Dymchurch, St Marys Bay & New Romney |
| 103 | Stagecoach South East | ~65 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:15 | 20:15 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Camp (NE-bound) | Hythe, Dymchurch, St Marys Bay, New Romney, Littlestone-on-Sea, Greatstone-on-Sea & 2 more |
| FGS1 | Crosskeys Coaches | ~61 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | Trinity Gardens (opp) | Church (opp) | Hythe, Dymchurch, Hythe, Dymchurch, Hythe, Dymchurch & 23 more |
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 102 bus or 103 bus timetable.
Fares from Folkestone to Lydd
- £3.00 adult single on the 102 (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 Lydd?
3 routes run directly from Folkestone to Lydd: the 102 (Stagecoach South East), the 103 (Stagecoach South East), the FGS1 (Crosskeys Coaches). The most frequent is the 102, 13 times each weekday — board at Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) and get off at Church (adj), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Folkestone to Lydd?
Around 60 minutes on the 102, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hythe, Dymchurch, St Marys Bay, New Romney on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Folkestone to Lydd?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 20:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Folkestone to Lydd?
Adult singles from Folkestone to Lydd: £3.00 on the 102 (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.