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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell 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 9m
    £122–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn13 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    14h 33m
    £65–145

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 590
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    13h 56m
    £103–186

  4. Drive  450.2 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Folkestonecar car 450.2 mi
    7h 25m
    £111–161

  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
    5h 6m
    £109–395

  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 27m
    £115–394

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

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train
    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 37m
    £131–376

  8. 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
    5h 22m
    £88–212

  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 42m
    £88–208

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

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 32m
    £68–202

  11. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 12m
    £110–239

Hamilton to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Bouverie Road West via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 14h 33m.

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