The average train between Manchester and Chester-le-Street takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 12:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
Manchester to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Manchester to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Chester-le-Street is 159.2 km. The road distance is 224 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Chester-Le-Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m.