The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Chester-le-Street takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 twice daily between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 28m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Chester-Le-Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Chester-le-Street is 172.3 km. The road distance is 239 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester-Le-Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 18m.