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Leicester to Chester-le-Street trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Chester-le-Street takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

4h 8m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Chester-le-Street train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 18m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 17m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express3h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express3h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express3h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Chester-le-Street.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Chester-Le-Street via Sheffield and York in around 3h 46m.

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