The average train between Stirling and Folkestone takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Stirling and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Folkestone station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Stirling to Folkestone train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Folkestone train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Stirling to Folkestone train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Folkestone is 653.2 km. The road distance is 798 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 58m.