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How to get fromFolkestone to Helensburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Helensburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
    7h 23m
    £135–300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    15h 40m
    £64–141

  3. Drive  485.1 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Helensburghcar car 485.1 mi
    8h 15m
    £121–175

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    5h 8m
    £116–376

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    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
    £191–298

  6. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    8h 30m
    £120–208

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    5h 50m
    £117–358

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    5h 37m
    £76–202

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    5h 32m
    £94–222

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Helensburgh Centraltrain train
    5h 59m
    £144–391

  11. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    5h 47m
    £94–215

Folkestone to Helensburgh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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, Bothwell Street, Kings theatre, and Charing Cross (Glasgow) in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to King Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, and Tarbet Hotel in around 15h 40m.

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