The average bus between Sheffield and Chester-le-Street takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield to Chester-le-Street. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Sheffield and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 10:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Chester-le-Street? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Sheffield to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Sheffield to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Sheffield and Chester-le-Street is 164.2 km. The road distance is 223 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.