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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
    £165–327

  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 Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    14h 20m
    £69–130

  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 Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    14h 19m
    £99–240

  4. Drive 457 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Folkestonecar car 457 mi
    7h 52m
    £111–160

  5. 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 20m
    £121–402

  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 43m
    £121–423

  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 42m
    £104–263

  8. 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 55m
    £76–231

  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
    6h 6m
    £99–249

  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 8m
    £127–373

  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
    £105–274

Kilmarnock to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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 Church Street to Bouverie Road West via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 19m.

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