The average train between Barnstaple and Folkestone takes 5h 55m 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.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:09 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Folkestone station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Barnstaple to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Barnstaple to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnstaple and Folkestone is 364.9 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Folkestone Central via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 35m.