There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 27m£173–342Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
15h 15m£62–253Drive 457.4 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Ayrcar 457.4 mi
7h 54m£113–163Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 19m£130–426Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 38m£162–316Train via Carlisle #2
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
9h 54m£182–296Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 32m£127–410Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 40m£105–252Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 46m£85–225Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 55m£106–247Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 19m£144–444
Folkestone to Ayr by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ayr is to bus which costs £60 - £260 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs £130 - £430.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Ayr via London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Folkestone and Ayr is 512 miles. The road distance is 460 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £170 - £350.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Folkestone to Ayr, including transfers.
Folkestone to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £170 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £260 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Ayr via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Ayr is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Folkestone to Ayr.
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