Rotherham to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Folkestone takes 3h 59m 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.

3h 59m
Duration: 238 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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3h 51m

£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 11:42 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:18 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 43m • 2 changes
11:42 PM → 8:01 AM
Arrives next day
8h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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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.