The average train between Barnsley and Folkestone takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley 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 Barnsley and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Barnsley to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Barnsley to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnsley and Folkestone is 328.3 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Folkestone Central via Sheffield and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m.