Folkestone to Helensburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Helensburgh takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Helensburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 21m
Duration: 490 mi
Distance: £182
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central

7h 23m

£134–287

Folkestone to Helensburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Folkestone and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:56 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
7h 19m • 3 changes
5:56 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
13h 47m • 3 changes
9:58 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:27 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:56 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 3:16 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 7:16 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Helensburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Helensburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Helensburgh Central via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 7h 23m.

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