Bus from Folkestone to Lympne
2 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 09:06, last bus 18:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lympne as of 03:53
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 | ~41 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:06 | 18:06 | Middelburg Square (Stop F5) | Harman Avenue (opp) | Hythe, Saltwood, Sandling & Newingreen |
| 971 | Stagecoach South East | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:52 | 15:52 | Castle House (adj) | Lympne Place (opp) | Hythe, Saltwood, Sandling, Stanford & Sellindge |
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 971 bus timetable.
Fares from Folkestone to Lympne
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 Lympne?
2 routes run directly from Folkestone to Lympne: the 10 (Stagecoach South East), the 971 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 10, 10 times each weekday — board at Middelburg Square (Stop F5) and get off at Harman Avenue (opp), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Folkestone to Lympne?
Around 41 minutes on the 10, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hythe, Saltwood, Sandling, Newingreen on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Folkestone to Lympne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:06 and the last around 18:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Folkestone to Lympne?
Adult singles from Folkestone to Lympne: £3.00 on the 10 and 971 (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.