The average train between Chester-le-Street and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 54m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


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2h 40m • 2 changes


5h 54m • 2 changes


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2h 33m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes


7h 22m • 2 changes


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2h 33m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Chester-le-Street station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 165.7 km. The road distance is 223 km.
There is no direct connection from Chester-le-Street to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to St Andrew Square, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport.