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Ayr to Chester-le-Street trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Chester-le-Street takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. 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.

4h 57m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
4h 26m
£54–146

Ayr to Chester-le-Street train times

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 11:05 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLumoLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 4m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express8h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 9m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Chester-le-Street, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Chester-Le-Street via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 4h 26m.

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