The average train between Chester-le-Street and Chester takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Chester-le-Street station and arriving at Chester station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Chester-le-Street to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Chester-Le-Street station.
Chester-le-Street to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Book your Chester-le-Street to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Chester is 204.5 km. The road distance is 294 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Chester-Le-Street to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 59m.