What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Folkestone Central via Sheffield and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Folkestone?

The distance between Barnsley and Folkestone is 242 miles. The road distance is 242.1 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Barnsley to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Folkestone bus from?

Barnsley to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Folkestone train from?

Barnsley to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Folkestone is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Barnsley to Folkestone bus arrive?

Barnsley to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Barnsley to Folkestone train arrive?

Barnsley to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Folkestone is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Barnsley to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Barnsley to Folkestone - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Road/Taylor Row to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11bus X19
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 14m
£68–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
8h 35m
£32–52
Drive 240.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Folkestonecar 240.7 mi
4h 4m
£60–87
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)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 12m
£123–376
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 37m
£115–185
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)plane LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 53m
£303–682

Barnsley to Folkestone by bus and train

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Distance: 240.7 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Bouverie Road West via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Folkestone Central via Sheffield and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m.

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