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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Dunfermline Town via King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Dunfermline?

The distance between Folkestone and Dunfermline is 479 miles. The road distance is 459 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Folkestone to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dunfermline bus from?

Folkestone to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dunfermline train from?

Folkestone to Dunfermline train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dunfermline is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Folkestone to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Folkestone to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Folkestone to Dunfermline train arrive?

Folkestone to Dunfermline train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Dunfermline is 459 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Folkestone to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Folkestone to Dunfermline - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Dunfermline 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
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 35m
£86–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 43m
£31–105
Drive 456.3 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Dunfermlinecar 456.3 mi
8h 7m
£112–162
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 34m
£108–309
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 18m
£87–382
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 30m
£99–311
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 1m
£72–231
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 8m
£68–200
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 22m
£80–212
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 48m
£113–308

Folkestone to Dunfermline by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Dunfermline.

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Distance: 476.5 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Dunfermline Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Kingsgate Centre via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 12h 43m.

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