The average train between Barry and Folkestone takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry 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 Barry and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 18m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Barry to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Barry to Folkestone train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barry and Folkestone is 311.8 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Folkestone Central via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 45m.