Bus from Hawkinge to Folkestone
8 direct routes · 8–28 min · first bus 07:14, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Folkestone as of 11:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hawkinge, 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 | ~17 min | 42 | Sat 40 · Sun 22 | 07:14 | 23:46 | Cemetery (opp) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
| 73 | Stagecoach South East | ~28 min | 11 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 18:19 | Cemetery (opp) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
| 91 | Stagecoach South East | ~10 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:27 | 18:26 | Alkham Valley Corner (adj) | Castle House (adj) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 91A, 19, 991, 972, 975
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 | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:38 | 16:38 | Cemetery (opp) | Castle House (adj) | — |
| 19 | Stagecoach South East | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
| 991 | Stagecoach South East | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) | Holywell Avenue (opp) | — |
| 972 | Stagecoach South East | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
| 975 | Stagecoach South East | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hawkinge 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, 19 bus, 991 bus, 972 bus or 975 bus timetable.
Fares from Hawkinge to Folkestone
- £3.00 adult single on the 16, 73, 91A, 19, 972 and 975 (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 Hawkinge to Folkestone?
8 routes run directly from Hawkinge to Folkestone: the 16 (Stagecoach South East), the 73 (Stagecoach South East), the 91 (Stagecoach South East), the 91A (Stagecoach South East), the 19 (Stagecoach South East), the 991 (Stagecoach South East), the 972 (Stagecoach South East), the 975 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 16, 42 times each weekday — board at Cemetery (opp) and get off at Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hawkinge to Folkestone?
Between 8 minutes on the 991 and 28 on the 73, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hawkinge to Folkestone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:14 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hawkinge to Folkestone?
Adult singles from Hawkinge to Folkestone: £3.00 on the 16, 73, 91A, 19, 972 and 975 (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.