The average train between Chester-le-Street and Birmingham takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Birmingham. 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 Chester-le-Street and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Chester-le-Street station and arriving at Birmingham station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Chester-le-Street to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Chester-Le-Street station.
Chester-le-Street to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Chester-le-Street to Birmingham train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Birmingham is 265.2 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Birmingham New Street via Darlington in around 3h 16m.