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Folkestone to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Sunderland takes 5h 20m 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 20m
Duration
349 mi
Distance
£157
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 34m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 49m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro8h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 18m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 16m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 18m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 16m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 18m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 16m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 39m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 38m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 18m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 16m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro4h 37m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 28m.

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