The average train between Chester-le-Street and Edinburgh takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester-le-Street station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Edinburgh is 159 km. The road distance is 211 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route.