The average train between Bolton and Chester-le-Street takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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 Bolton and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Chester-Le-Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Bolton to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Bolton to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Bolton to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Chester-le-Street is 152.4 km. The road distance is 247 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Chester-Le-Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 28m.