What is the cheapest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone is to bus which costs £45 - £170 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone is to train via York which takes 4h 30m and costs £100 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Chester-le-Street and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Front Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chester-le-Street and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chester-Le-Street and arriving at Folkestone Central via York and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone?

The distance between Chester-le-Street and Folkestone is 331 miles. The road distance is 332.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 30m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester-le-Street to Folkestone bus from?

Chester-le-Street to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester-le-Street to Folkestone train from?

Chester-le-Street to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Chester-Le-Street station.

Train or bus from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone is to train via York which takes 4h 30m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Chester-le-Street to Folkestone bus arrive?

Chester-le-Street to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Chester-le-Street to Folkestone train arrive?

Chester-le-Street to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester-le-Street to Folkestone is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Chester-le-Street to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chester-le-Street to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Chester-Le-Street to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 30m
£109–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
11h 21m
£46–165
Drive 330.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester-le-Street to Folkestonecar 330.2 mi
5h 24m
£83–119
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 6m
£97–367
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
7h 17m
£108–176
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 29m
£146–346
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 30m
£152–467
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 50m
£123–341
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h
£102–301
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 7m
£119–260

Chester-le-Street to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 328.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Folkestone Central via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front Street to Bouverie Road West via Interchange and London Victoria in around 11h 21m.

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