Travel Information
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)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€61 Average price Cheapest | €204 Average price | €80 Average price |
13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Folkestone to Glasgow
How to get from Folkestone to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cheapest

Fastest

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 06
Feb 07
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Travelling from Folkestone to Glasgow: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


