The average train between Gateshead and Folkestone takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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.
Trains run hourly between Gateshead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Gateshead to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Gateshead to Folkestone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Gateshead and Folkestone is 469.5 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m.