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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Folkestone

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Folkestone

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,202.49
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,265.78

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,012.62
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$1,075.91

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from London Victoria to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$113.92

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Folkestone is to bus which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 12h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs $119.57 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Folkestone via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Folkestone?

The distance between Edinburgh and Folkestone is 740 km. The road distance is 706.2 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $239.13 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Edinburgh to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Folkestone bus from?

Edinburgh to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Folkestone train from?

Edinburgh to Folkestone train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $239.13 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Folkestone bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Folkestone train arrive?

Edinburgh to Folkestone train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Folkestone is 706 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Folkestone?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Folkestone. Prices start at $54.38 per night.
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