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

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

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  1. Train

    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
    £156–307

  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 41m
    £57–240

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    12h 13m
    £78–151

  4. Drive 461.6 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgowcar car 461.6 mi
    7h 42m
    £113–163

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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
    4h 3m
    £120–374

  6. 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
    £113–399

  7. 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 25m
    £68–198

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    4h 37m
    £76–203

  9. 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
    £84–220

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4h 47m
    £101–225

Folkestone to Scotland by train and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and 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 41m.

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