Barnstaple to Folkestone Trains

Barnstaple to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Folkestone takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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.

5h 56m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

5h 37m

£123–226

Barnstaple to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:35 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:07 AM → 9:00 AM
8h 53m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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