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Trip Overview

The average train between Barry and Folkestone takes 4h 46m 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.

4h 46m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 35m
£100–181

Barry to Folkestone train times

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern11h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barry to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 224.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Folkestone, England?

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 35m.

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