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Rotherham to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Folkestone takes 4h 3m 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.

4h 3m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 50m
£69–148

Rotherham to Folkestone train times

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 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern8h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsSoutheastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsSoutheastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsSoutheastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.

Map of how to get from Rotherham to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Folkestone Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 50m.

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