The average train between Rotherham and Folkestone takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Rotherham to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Rotherham to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Grand Central Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Folkestone is 312.5 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Folkestone Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 51m.