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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Chester-Le-Street (CLS)

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16

train journeys
per day

284

miles (458 kms)

5hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

05:08 / 23:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Chester-Le-Street (CLS)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Chester-Le-Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street is approximately 284 miles (458 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 21 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Lumo, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Chester-Le-Street.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 3 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:08
    5 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    13:01
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    08:55
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    09:52
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    15:01
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    10:55
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    11:58
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    17:07
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    12:58
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    13:58
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    19:06
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    14:58
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    20:04
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    15:58
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    21:01
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    16:58
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    22:32
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    17:58
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    23:15
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    18:58
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    00:32
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    19:58
    9 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    05:43
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    20:58
    12 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    09:01
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street
  • Mon 6th May
    22:58
    10 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    09:51
    Folkestone Central
    Chester-Le-Street
    Folkestone Central to Chester-Le-Street

About Folkestone Central Station

Station name Folkestone Central (FKC)
Address Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chester-Le-Street Station

Station name Chester-Le-Street (CLS)
Address Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Central and Chester-Le-Street

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Chester-Le-Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Chester-Le-Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:54.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Central and Chester-Le-Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone Central & Chester-Le-Street. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Lumo, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Chester-Le-Street.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Folkestone Central and Chester-Le-Street, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.