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How to get fromBarnsley to Folkestoneby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras IntltrainSheffield - London St Pancras International
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentraltrainSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 49m
    £52–249

  2. Bus via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London VictoriabusUk002 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus007
    8h 58m
    £17–68

  3. Drive 240.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Folkestonecar240.7 mi
    4h 1m
    £61–88

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 47m
    £91–316

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield to DoverbusMichalovce
    9h 9m
    £21–29

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)planeLBA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    8h 3m
    £246–617

Barnsley to Folkestone by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Folkestone Central via Sheffield and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bouverie Road West via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 8h 58m.

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