Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh Trains

Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 14m
Duration: 131 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Chester-le-Street and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:15 AM
6h 35m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:10 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:24 AM → 7:15 AM
6h 51m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:10 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:24 AM → 7:15 AM
6h 51m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:10 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:15 AM
6h 35m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:10 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

12:24 AM → 7:15 AM
6h 51m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:10 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:10 AM → 10:22 AM
10h 12m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 12:06 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:10 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

12:20 AM → 7:15 AM
6h 55m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:10 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh? 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.

What companies run services between Chester-le-Street, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.

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