The average train between Bristol and Chester-le-Street takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 every 2 hours between Bristol and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Chester-Le-Street station via Birmingham New Street station and York station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Bristol to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
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The distance between Bristol and Chester-le-Street is 384.5 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chester-Le-Street via Birmingham New Street and York in around 5h 4m.