972 Saltwood ↔ Hawkinge

Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 07:28, last bus 07:28. 1 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 972 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Saltwood · Monday to Friday
972 towards Saltwood — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Battle of Britain Museum (o/s) 07:28
Swann Way (W-bound) 07:35
Wood Avenue (adj) 07:40
240098234 07:48
2400A070150A 07:51
War Memorial (opp) 07:58
Red Lion Square (Stop B) 08:13
Bartholomew Lane (adj) 08:19
Brockhill Park School (o/s) 08:22

Route map

All stops on route 972

972 towards Saltwood

  1. Battle of Britain Museum (o/s) Hawkinge
  2. Haskard Close (opp) Hawkinge
  3. Cemetery (adj) Hawkinge
  4. Aerodrome Road (o/s 8) Hawkinge
  5. Tesco (opp) Hawkinge
  6. Heyford Close (opp) Hawkinge
  7. De Havilland Close (adj) Hawkinge
  8. Swann Way (W-bound) Hawkinge
  9. Alkham Valley Corner (adj) Hawkinge
  10. Holywell Avenue (opp) Holywell
  11. Wood Avenue (adj) Folkestone
  12. Black Bull (opp) Folkestone
  13. Cubitt House (adj) Folkestone
  14. Radnor Park (opp) Folkestone
  15. Folkestone Central Railway Station (Stop A) Folkestone
  16. Connaught Road (adj) Folkestone
  17. Castle House (adj) Folkestone
  18. Trinity Gardens (opp) Folkestone
  19. The Metropole (adj) Folkestone
  20. Dixwell Road (W-bound) Folkestone
  21. Coolinge Lane (opp) Folkestone
  22. War Memorial (opp) Sandgate
  23. The Crescent (opp) Sandgate
  24. Wilberforce Road (opp) Sandgate
  25. Brewer's Hill (opp) Sandgate
  26. Castle Bay (opp) Sandgate
  27. Battery Point (opp) Sandgate
  28. The Fountain (opp) Seabrook
  29. Cliff Road (opp) Seabrook
  30. St Saviour's Hospital (opp) Seabrook
  31. Saxon Close (adj) Seabrook
  32. Cannongate Road (opp) Seabrook
  33. Mill Road (opp) Hythe
  34. Douglas Avenue (opp) Hythe
  35. Old Prospect Road (opp) Hythe
  36. Red Lion Square (Stop B) Hythe
  37. Brockhill Road (N-bound) Saltwood
  38. Seaton Avenue (opp) Saltwood
  39. Bartholomew Lane (adj) Saltwood
  40. Brockhill Park School (o/s) Saltwood

Towns & areas on this route

FolkestoneHytheHawkingeSandgateSaltwoodSeabrookHolywell

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 972 bus?

The first 972 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:28 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 972 bus?

The last 972 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:28. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 972 bus cost?

The 972 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 972 bus?

The 972 is operated by Stagecoach South East.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.