The average train between Ayr and Chester-le-Street takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr 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.
Trains run hourly between Ayr and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ayr 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 train from Ayr to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Ayr to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Ayr to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Chester-le-Street is 205.6 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Chester-Le-Street via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 4h 56m.