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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street is to train via York which takes 4h 23m and costs £100 - £190.

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

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Chester-Le-Street via King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

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

The distance between Folkestone and Chester-le-Street is 331 miles. The road distance is 333.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 23m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street, including transfers.

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

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

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

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Chester-le-Street is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester-le-Street?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Chester-le-Street.

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Chester-le-Street by train, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Chester-Le-Streettrain
4h 23m
£107–188
Drive 331.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Chester-le-Streetcar 331.4 mi
5h 26m
£82–118
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 36m
£97–313
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 24m
£106–173
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 32m
£149–436
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 22m
£151–325
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 4m
£104–282
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 18m
£126–299

Folkestone to Chester-le-Street by train

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Distance: 328.9 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 23m.

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