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Compare train, coach and flight for Folkestone to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £165.
Distance: 642 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£169 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Glasgow from Folkestone by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:5015h25Folkestone20:15Glasgow£351One-way0 changes
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4:5015h25Folkestone20:15Glasgow£351One-way0 changes
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4:5015h25Folkestone20:15Glasgow£351One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Glasgow:
A coach is £34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average £99.
A coach is £104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average £169.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Coach takes on average 12h 21m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Folkestone West (FKW) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Coaches mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by coach.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Glasgow by train.
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