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How to get fromGreenock to Folkestoneby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London EustontrainGlasgow Central - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentraltrainSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 47m
    £77–289

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station ArrivalsbusM11 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain
    13h 43m
    £44–138

  3. Drive 483.4 mi

    1. Drive from Greenock to Folkestonecar483.4 mi
    7h 57m
    £120–174

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)planeGLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 13m
    £113–338

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus007
    15h 53m
    £48–112

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

    1. Take the train from Greenock West 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
    5h 59m
    £100–320

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeGLA - 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 32m
    £70–224

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeGLA - 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 53m
    £77–201

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

    1. Take the train from Greenock West 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 41m
    £69–189

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)planeEDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 19m
    £112–326

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 30m
    £69–269

Greenock to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Greenock West to Folkestone Central via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 15h 53m.

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