The average train between Folkestone and Sunderland takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Sunderland? 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 Folkestone to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Folkestone to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Sunderland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Folkestone to Sunderland train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Nexus Metro.
The distance between Folkestone and Sunderland is 458 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 26m.