There are 11 ways to get from Falkirk to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 44m£171–271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
14h 5m£59–95Drive 466 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Folkestonecar 466 mi
7h 55m£116–167Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 55m£125–376Train
- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
9h 5m£134–200Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 56m£109–402Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 14m£126–365Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 16m£93–242Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 25m£72–217Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 41m£105–225Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 42m£89–221
Falkirk to Folkestone by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs £120 - £380.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
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.
The distance between Falkirk and Folkestone is 488 miles. The road distance is 468.7 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 44m and costs £170 - £280.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Falkirk to Folkestone, including transfers.
Falkirk to Folkestone bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.
Falkirk to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Folkestone is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 44m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 14h 5m.
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 Bouverie Road West via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- enquiries@mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Weir Street to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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Booking & Getting There
Falkirk to Folkestone bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.
Falkirk to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Folkestone is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Falkirk to Folkestone.
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