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There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    8h 5m
    £79–295

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus007
    16h 58m
    £37–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus595 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus007
    14h 35m
    £39–112

  4. Drive 455.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Folkestonecar455.7 mi
    7h 47m
    £115–166

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)planeGLA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 29m
    £114–363

  6. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    9h 18m
    £90–535

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeGLA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 15m
    £100–325

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeGLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 49m
    £70–234

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeGLA - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 10m
    £77–216

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeGLA - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 58m
    £70–194

  11. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)planeEDI - LCY
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 36m
    £110–342

  12. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 43m
    £68–284

Ayr to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Folkestone Central via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 35m.

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