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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 16m. 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 $48, and a train costs an average of $223.
Distance: 398 miles (642 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$228 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Glasgow:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average $134 (€110).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average $228 (€187).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
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.
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Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross7:26 AM7h21Folkestone West (FKW)2:47 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$2361One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- G80213+J90039+L87956+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross7:26 AM7h21Folkestone West (FKW)2:47 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$2361One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- G80213+J90039+L87956+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross7:26 AM7h21Folkestone West (FKW)2:47 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$2361One-way3 transfers
Other options
- G80220+J90038+L87972+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross8:26 AM7h22Folkestone West (FKW)3:48 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$2361One-way3 transfers
- G80225+J90037+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+L879889:26 AM7h23Folkestone West (FKW)4:49 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$2361One-way3 transfers
- W33144+J90039+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston7:26 AM7h41Folkestone West (FKW)3:07 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$2361One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Glasgow:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average $134 (€110).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average $228 (€187).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Glasgow by train.
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