The average train between Chester-le-Street and Southampton takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chester-le-Street to Southampton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Chester-le-Street station and arriving at Southampton station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Chester-le-Street to Southampton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Chester-Le-Street station.
Chester-le-Street to Southampton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Chester-le-Street to Southampton train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Southampton is 439.9 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Southampton Central via York, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 49m.