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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
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    7h 20m
    £96–284

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London VictoriabusUkn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus007
    14h 15m
    £34–120

  3. Drive 457 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Folkestonecar457 mi
    7h 46m
    £112–161

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

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)planeGLA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 22m
    £104–299

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
    3. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    9h 34m
    £88–274

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

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    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
    6h 8m
    £89–306

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

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeGLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 40m
    £61–199

  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
    6h
    £71–201

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

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeGLA - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 50m
    £62–185

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

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)planeEDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 20m
    £102–308

  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 38m
    £63–280

Kilmarnock to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 15m.

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