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Sunderland to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Folkestone takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Folkestone. 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 14m
Duration
349 mi
Distance
£160
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 56m
£129–202

Sunderland to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern9h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Folkestone? 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 Sunderland to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Folkestone Central via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 56m.

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