How to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow

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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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Driving

$228

Average price

$87

Average price

Cheapest

$168

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 16m

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30m

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12h 51m

Average total duration

12h 21m

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8h 3m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $87 (€72).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 12h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Folkestone and Glasgow including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Folkestone to Glasgow among Omio's users.

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from Folkestone to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SoutheasternJ90039+London North Eastern RailwayG80213+ScotrailL87956+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross
    7:26 AM7h21
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    2:47 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $2361One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • SoutheasternJ90039+London North Eastern RailwayG80213+ScotrailL87956+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross
    7:26 AM7h21
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    2:47 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $2361One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • SoutheasternJ90039+London North Eastern RailwayG80213+ScotrailL87956+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross
    7:26 AM7h21
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    2:47 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $2361One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • SoutheasternJ90038+London North Eastern RailwayG80220+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+ScotrailL87972
    8:26 AM7h22
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    3:48 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $2361One-way
    3 transfers
  • SoutheasternJ90037+London North Eastern RailwayG80225+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+ScotrailL87988
    9:26 AM7h23
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    4:49 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $2361One-way
    3 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33144+SoutheasternJ90039+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Euston
    7:26 AM7h41
    Folkestone West (FKW)
    3:07 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $2361One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel 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 $87 (€72).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 12h 21m.

The distance from Folkestone to Glasgow is approximately 398 miles (642 km).
The average frequency per day from Folkestone to Glasgow is:
  • 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.

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 National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Glasgow by train.
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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