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Compare train and bus for Folkestone to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 63, while a flight costs an average of CHF 191.
Distance: 398 miles (642 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 158 Average price | CHF 63 Average price Cheapest | CHF 191 Average price | CHF 136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Folkestone to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Glasgow:
A bus is CHF 96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average CHF 158.
A bus is CHF 128 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average CHF 191.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
You'll arrive about 2h 16m sooner (5h 47m by train vs 8h 3m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 158 compared to roughly CHF 136 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:28 AM 6h33 Folkestone 1:01 PM Glasgow CHF 304 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
6:28 AM 6h33 Folkestone 1:01 PM Glasgow CHF 304 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
6:28 AM 6h33 Folkestone 1:01 PM Glasgow CHF 304 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
7:28 AM 6h43 Folkestone 2:11 PM Glasgow CHF 304 1 One-way 2 transfers7:58 AM 7h05 Folkestone 3:03 PM Glasgow CHF 304 1 One-way 2 transfers9:58 AM 7h05 Folkestone 5:03 PM Glasgow CHF 304 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Glasgow:
A bus is CHF 96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average CHF 158.
A bus is CHF 128 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average CHF 191.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Folkestone West (FKW) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 24 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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