The average train between Dover and Chester-le-Street takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Chester-le-Street. 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 Dover and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Chester-le-Street? 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 Dover to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Dover to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Dover to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Chester-le-Street is 457.7 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Chester-Le-Street via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 33m.