Bus from Folkestone to Saltwood
8 direct routes · 13–39 min · first bus 07:46, last bus 18:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Saltwood as of 12:49
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 | ~30 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:06 | 18:06 | Middelburg Square (Stop F5) | Bartholomew Lane (adj) | Hythe |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 10A, 19, B, D, E, 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 | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | Castle House (adj) | Brockhill Park School (o/s) | Hythe |
| 19 | Stagecoach South East | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | Brockhill Park School (o/s) | Hythe |
| B | Crosskeys Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 08:12 | Cheriton Post Office (opp) | Brockhill Park School (o/s) | Newington |
| D | Crosskeys Coaches | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | Brockhill Park School (o/s) | Eurotunnel Terminal & Newington |
| E | Crosskeys Coaches | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Radnor Park (opp) | Brockhill Park School (o/s) | Eurotunnel Terminal & Newington |
| 971 | Stagecoach South East | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:52 | 15:52 | Castle House (adj) | Bartholomew Lane (adj) | Hythe |
| 972 | Stagecoach South East | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | Brockhill Park School (o/s) | Hythe |
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, 10A bus, 19 bus, 971 bus or 972 bus timetable.
Fares from Folkestone to Saltwood
- £3.00 adult single on the 19, 971 and 972 (Stagecoach South East)
- £2.50 adult single on the B (Crosskeys Coaches)
- £2.60 adult single on the D (Crosskeys Coaches)
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 Saltwood?
8 routes run directly from Folkestone to Saltwood: the 10 (Stagecoach South East), the 10A (Stagecoach South East), the 19 (Stagecoach South East), the B (Crosskeys Coaches), the D (Crosskeys Coaches), the E (Crosskeys Coaches), the 971 (Stagecoach South East), the 972 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 10, 10 times each weekday — board at Middelburg Square (Stop F5) and get off at Bartholomew Lane (adj), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Folkestone to Saltwood?
Between 13 minutes on the B and 39 on the 19, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hythe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Folkestone to Saltwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:46 and the last around 18:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Folkestone to Saltwood?
Adult singles from Folkestone to Saltwood: £3.00 on the 19, 971 and 972 (Stagecoach South East); £2.50 on the B (Crosskeys Coaches); £2.60 on the D (Crosskeys Coaches). 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.