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How to get fromFolkestone to Glasgowby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
    6h 15m
    £126–283

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    12h 43m
    £58–132

  3. Drive  461.6 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgowcar car 461.6 mi
    7h 42m
    £115–166

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3h 56m
    £108–366

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    7h 24m
    £111–193

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    4h 38m
    £109–348

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 33m
    £117–351

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4h 19m
    £86–213

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    4h 24m
    £68–192

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    4h 35m
    £84–208

Folkestone to Glasgow by train and foot

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Glasgow Central via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Buchanan Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 43m.

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