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Trip Overview

The average train between Stirling and Folkestone takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. 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.

7h 25m
Duration
496 mi
Distance
£219
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
6h 57m
£173–278

Stirling to Folkestone train times

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 7:02 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern10h 48m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern10h 48m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern10h 48m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stirling to Folkestone? 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.

Map of how to get from Stirling to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 496 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 57m.

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