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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Chester-le-Street takes 4h 5m 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 5m
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 10:36 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 6m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express3h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express3h 34m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 4m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express3h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 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, November 16, 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, November 17, 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

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Chester-le-Street.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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 44m.

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