Bus from Hythe (Kent) to Folkestone
7 direct routes · 13–24 min · first bus 06:37, last bus 23:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Folkestone as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hythe, 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 | ~24 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 24 | 06:37 | 19:22 | Hythe Light Railway Station (Stop D) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
| 102 | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 07:07 | 22:09 | Hythe Light Railway Station (Stop D) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
| 103 | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 07:37 | 23:33 | Hythe Light Railway Station (Stop D) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
| 10 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 11 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:58 | 19:09 | Red Lion Square (Stop A) | Castle House (adj) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 10A, 19, FGS1
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 | ~19 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:30 | 15:21 | Sir John Moore Avenue (Stop G) | Trinity Gardens (adj) | — |
| 19 | Stagecoach South East | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:14 | 15:14 | Sir John Moore Avenue (Stop G) | War Memorial (adj) | — |
| FGS1 | Crosskeys Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:52 | Hythe Light Railway Station (Stop D) | Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop B) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hythe 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, 102 bus, 103 bus, 10 bus, 10A bus or 19 bus timetable.
Fares from Hythe to Folkestone
- £3.00 adult single on the 104, 102, 103, 10, 10A and 19 (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 Hythe to Folkestone?
7 routes run directly from Hythe to Folkestone: the 104 (Stagecoach South East), the 102 (Stagecoach South East), the 103 (Stagecoach South East), the 10 (Stagecoach South East), the 10A (Stagecoach South East), the 19 (Stagecoach South East), the FGS1 (Crosskeys Coaches). The most frequent is the 104, 26 times each weekday — board at Hythe Light Railway Station (Stop D) and get off at Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hythe to Folkestone?
Between 13 minutes on the FGS1 and 24 on the 104, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hythe to Folkestone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:37 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hythe to Folkestone?
Adult singles from Hythe to Folkestone: £3.00 on the 104, 102, 103, 10, 10A and 19 (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.