Folkestone to Chester-le-Street Trains

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 52m
Duration: 329 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

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4h 23m

£107–189

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street train times

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 11:12 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:58 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street? 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.

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street trains

Trip Overview

Train via York

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:12 AM

7:28 AM → 11:12 AM

7:58 AM → 12:12 PM

8:58 AM → 1:12 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:58 AM → 11:12 AM

7:58 AM → 12:12 PM

8:56 AM → 1:12 PM

11:56 AM → 4:12 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:12 PM

8:54 AM → 1:12 PM

9:56 AM → 2:15 PM

10:56 AM → 3:12 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:12 AM

7:28 AM → 11:12 AM

7:58 AM → 12:12 PM

8:58 AM → 1:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Chester-le-Street, England?

Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl

Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street trains

Find Transport to Chester-le-Street

Trip Overview

Train via York

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:12 AM

7:28 AM → 11:12 AM

7:58 AM → 12:12 PM

8:58 AM → 1:12 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:58 AM → 11:12 AM

7:58 AM → 12:12 PM

8:56 AM → 1:12 PM

11:56 AM → 4:12 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:12 PM

8:54 AM → 1:12 PM

9:56 AM → 2:15 PM

10:56 AM → 3:12 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:12 AM

7:28 AM → 11:12 AM

7:58 AM → 12:12 PM

8:58 AM → 1:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Chester-le-Street, England?

Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl

Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl

Train trips from Folkestone

Train trips to Chester-le-Street

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