The average train between Folkestone and Gateshead takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Gateshead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Folkestone to Gateshead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Gateshead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Folkestone to Gateshead train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Folkestone and Gateshead is 469.5 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Newcastle via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 53m.