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How to get fromGlasgow to Folkestoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    6h 24m
    £154–308

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    13h 20m
    £65–120

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    12h 26m
    £91–173

  4. Drive 460.4 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar car 460.4 mi
    7h 40m
    £113–162

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 30m
    £110–383

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 11m
    £113–430

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 48m
    £92–245

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 1m
    £65–212

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 12m
    £88–230

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 23m
    £120–372

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 36m
    £94–260

Glasgow to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria in around 13h 20m.

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