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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
£148
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Chester-Le-Streettrain train
4h 23m
£112–206

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:28 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.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

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 23m.

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