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

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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 19m
    £130–321

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    15h 1m
    £54–111

  3. Drive 457 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Folkestonecar car 457 mi
    7h 51m
    £113–163

  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 32m
    £127–317

  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 34m
    £165–301

  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
    6h 14m
    £130–383

  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 50m
    £100–217

  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 10m
    £95–237

  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 59m
    £85–205

  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 45m
    £147–347

  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 42m
    £97–268

Kilmarnock to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest 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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 15h 1m.

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