Folkestone to Sunderland Trains

Folkestone to Sunderland trains

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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.

5h 17m
Duration: 349 mi
Distance: £158
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Central Station

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
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4h 25m

£130–199

Folkestone to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 11:47 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.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:56 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 9:47 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
5:58 PM → 10:32 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:56 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:33 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Sunderland, England?

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 25m.

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