Bus from Sandgate to Lympne
1 direct route · about 42 min · first and last bus 16:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lympne as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sandgate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 971 | Stagecoach South East | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:01 | 16:01 | Wilberforce Road (opp) | Lympne Place (opp) | Hythe, Saltwood, Sandling, Stanford & Sellindge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sandgate 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 971 bus timetable.
Fares from Sandgate to Lympne
- £3.00 adult single on the 971 (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 Sandgate to Lympne?
The 971 (Stagecoach South East) runs directly from Sandgate to Lympne. Board at Wilberforce Road (opp) and get off at Lympne Place (opp); the journey takes about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sandgate to Lympne?
Around 42 minutes on the 971, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hythe, Saltwood, Sandling, Stanford and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sandgate to Lympne?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 16:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sandgate to Lympne?
An adult single from Sandgate to Lympne is £3.00 on the 971 (Stagecoach South East), from Wilberforce Road (opp) to Lympne Place (opp). 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.