What is the cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs £120 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at Middelburg Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Waverley and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Folkestone?

The distance between Falkirk and Folkestone is 488 miles. The road distance is 468.7 miles.

How do I travel from Falkirk to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 44m and costs £140 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Falkirk to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Falkirk to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Folkestone bus from?

Falkirk to Folkestone bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Folkestone train from?

Falkirk to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Train or bus from Falkirk to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 44m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Falkirk to Folkestone bus arrive?

Falkirk to Folkestone bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Falkirk to Folkestone train arrive?

Falkirk to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Folkestone is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Falkirk to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Falkirk to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Falkirk to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Falkirk to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 44m
£146–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Middelburg Squarebus 007
14h 4m
£56–108
Drive 466 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Folkestonecar 466 mi
7h 55m
£113–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 56m
£126–325
Train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
9h 6m
£124–224
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 58m
£120–321
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 34m
£126–366
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 18m
£90–221
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 26m
£74–204
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 41m
£92–235
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 43m
£88–241

Falkirk to Folkestone by train

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6h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 485.2 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weir Street to Middelburg Square via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 14h 4m.

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