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The average train between Chester-le-Street and Folkestone takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester-le-Street and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 50m • 2 changes4h 50m • 2 changes5h 7m • 2 changes4h 2m • 2 changes4h 50m • 2 changes4h 50m • 2 changes4h 31m • 2 changes4h 2m • 2 changes4h 50m • 2 changes4h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester-le-Street 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chester-Le-Street station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via York station and King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Chester-le-Street to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Chester-Le-Street station.
Chester-le-Street to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Chester-le-Street and Folkestone is 458.3 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Folkestone Central via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m.
