4.9
4.6
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 an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £147.
Distance: 642 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£124 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £147 Average Price | £124 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Glasgow:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average £124.
A coach is £87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average £147.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Coach takes on average 13h 17m.
You'll arrive about 2h 30m sooner (5h 33m by train vs 8h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £124 compared to roughly £124 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Glasgow from Folkestone by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Folkestone to Glasgow is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
The most popular day trips by train from Glasgow are Edinburgh, Belfast, Dunoon, Stirling and Perth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Glasgow on Omio.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Belfast is best known for its shipbuilding past and the story of the Titanic. It blends Victorian streets, political history and a lively arts and pub scene in a compact setting.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to Glasgow.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Glasgow:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average £124.
A coach is £87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Folkestone to Glasgow costing on average £147.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Coach takes on average 13h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
