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The average train between Folkestone and Chester-le-Street takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street. 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 Folkestone and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Chester-Le-Street station via London St Pancras Intl station and York station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Folkestone to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
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The distance between Folkestone and Chester-le-Street is 458.3 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 20m.
