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Dover to Chester-le-Street trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 2m
Duration
336 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Chester-Le-Streettrain train
4h 33m
£111–195

Dover to Chester-le-Street train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 9:14 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.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Dover to Chester-le-Street.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 336.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

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.

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