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How to get fromFolkestone to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Central Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 26m
    £128–207

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    9h 29m
    £46–168

  3. Drive 333.9 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderlandcar car 333.9 mi
    5h 32m
    £82–118

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    5h 1m
    £98–367

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain train London Kings Cross - Sunderland
    5h 20m
    £107–203

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    5h 55m
    £152–359

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 29m
    £165–474

Folkestone to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Interchange via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 29m.

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