The average train between Scotland and Folkestone takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Scotland and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Scotland to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Scotland to Folkestone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Scotland and Folkestone is 721.9 km. The road distance is 754 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 26m.