The average train between Birmingham and Chester-le-Street takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Birmingham to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Birmingham to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birmingham and Chester-le-Street is 265.2 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Chester-Le-Street via Darlington in around 3h 20m.