The average train between Leicester and Chester-le-Street takes 4h 7m 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.
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 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Leicester to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Leicester to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Chester-le-Street is 248.6 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Chester-Le-Street via Sheffield and York in around 3h 45m.