Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone by train

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Overview: trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone

Find the key information for travelling by train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:08 View journey
Last train 22:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 471
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey AU$176.66 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 11m
Train operators 4

Taking the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone

Ready to book a trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Newcastle upon Tyne and Folkestone

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone start at AU$176.66. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 2 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:44.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:45.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:08.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:00.

  • 19 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 47 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone

Trains can complete this route in as little as 4 hours and 16 minutes. The total distance travelled is 471 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone trains

Tickets for travel to Folkestone along this route are available for purchase 2 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Folkestone city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone

Want to know more about your journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestone is 471 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.