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Chester-le-Street to Sunderland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester-le-Street and Sunderland takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 5m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sunderlandtrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
54 min
£5–13

Chester-le-Street to Sunderland train times

Trains run hourly between Chester-le-Street and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited51 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited44 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited50 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 50m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited52 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited53 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 41m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited45 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited44 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited44 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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

Map of how to get from Chester-le-Street to Sunderland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Sunderland via Newcastle in around 54 min.

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