The average train between Chester-le-Street and Wakefield takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. 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 Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Chester-le-Street station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Chester-le-Street to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Chester-Le-Street station.
Chester-le-Street to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Chester-le-Street to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Wakefield is 130.8 km. The road distance is 171 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Chester-Le-Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m.