The average train between Inverness and Chester-le-Street takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 every 4 hours between Inverness and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Newcastle station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Inverness to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Inverness and Chester-le-Street is 334.3 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Chester-Le-Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 5h 40m.