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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 22m
    £135–321

  2. Bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Middelburg Squarebus bus 007
    14h 22m
    £54–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Middelburg Squarebus bus 007
    14h 19m
    £94–226

  4. Drive 457 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Folkestonecar car 457 mi
    7h 51m
    £111–161

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 12m
    £114–310

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

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus bus
    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 56m
    £114–401

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 32m
    £84–210

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 47m
    £62–194

  9. 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
    5h 57m
    £82–230

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

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    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 30m
    £141–355

  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 25m
    £85–261

Kilmarnock to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest 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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Middelburg Square via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 19m.

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