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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 20m
    £135–282

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    14h 14m
    £72–143

  3. Drive  457 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Folkestonecar car 457 mi
    7h 52m
    £116–167

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

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 24m
    £114–393

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 38m
    £165–277

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

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 46m
    £120–432

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

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 41m
    £93–210

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 1m
    £97–215

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

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 51m
    £73–200

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

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 9m
    £122–363

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 30m
    £93–250

Kilmarnock to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Folkestone Central via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 14h 14m.

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