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Folkestone to Helensburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Helensburgh takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day 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 51m
Duration
526 mi
Distance
£227
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
7h 54m
£184–305

Folkestone to Helensburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Folkestone and Helensburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Helensburgh at 2:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 525.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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 International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 54m.

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