The average train between Hartlepool and Chester-le-Street takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Hartlepool to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Hartlepool to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Chester-le-Street is 30.2 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Hartlepool to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 49 min.