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Gateshead to Folkestone trains

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The average train between Gateshead and Folkestone takes 4h 26m 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.

4h 26m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£153
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 19m
£126–189

Gateshead to Folkestone train times

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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 7m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 26m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 34m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 26m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 34m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gateshead to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 336.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m.

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