How to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Folkestone to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €184.

Distance: 398 miles (642 km)

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€61

Average price

Cheapest

€204

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€80

Average price

13h 5m

Average total duration

12h 35m

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30m

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6h 33m

Average total duration

6h 3m

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30m

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4h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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easyJet

Most popular airline

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from Folkestone to Glasgow

How to get from Folkestone to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
12:40PM17h05
Folkestone
05:45AMGlasgow
$1021One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:40PM17h05
Folkestone
05:45AMGlasgow
$1021One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:40PM17h05
Folkestone
05:45AMGlasgow
$1021One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Folkestone to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to Glasgow.

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There are 3 options to travel between Folkestone and Glasgow including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $42 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Glasgow:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average $53 (€42).

A bus is $189 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average $231 (€184).

The fastest way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 59m.

Bus takes on average 13h 30m.

The distance from Folkestone to Glasgow is approximately 398 miles (642 km).
The average frequency per day from Folkestone to Glasgow is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Folkestone to Glasgow:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Folkestone West (FKW) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Folkestone to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Folkestone to Glasgow:
  • 22 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Folkestone to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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