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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Folkestone takes 4h 42m 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.

4h 42m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnsley to Folkestone train times

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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern11h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley 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 Barnsley to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Folkestone Central via Sheffield and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 38m.

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