There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Waybus X19
3h 44m£69–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk010 / ...
8h 17m£33–65Drive 241.5 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Barnsleycar 241.5 mi
4h 10m£61–87Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 51m£122–350Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
4h 9m£116–184Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
- Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
7h 20m£306–680
Folkestone to Barnsley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Barnsley is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Barnsley is to train and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Sheffield Road/West Way via London Victoria and Meadowhall Interchange/C4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Barnsley via London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Folkestone and Barnsley is 245 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Barnsley without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Folkestone to Barnsley, including transfers.
Folkestone to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Barnsley is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Barnsley, England?
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Sheffield Road/West Way via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Barnsley via London St Pancras Intl and Sheffield in around 4h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £270–600
Flights from London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £270–600
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Sheffield Road/West Way
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to Barnsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Barnsley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Barnsley is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Folkestone to Barnsley.
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