The average train between Folkestone and Barnstaple takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Barnstaple. 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 Folkestone and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Barnstaple station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Folkestone to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Folkestone to Barnstaple train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Folkestone and Barnstaple is 364.9 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 35m.