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Northampton to Chester-le-Street trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Chester-le-Street takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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.

5h 45m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train
  3. Take the train from Darlington to Chester-Le-Streettrain train
4h 59m
£98–175

Northampton to Chester-le-Street train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 2m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 32m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 3m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 34m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 29m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 2m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 32m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 36m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 12m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 32m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryTransPennine Express5h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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 Northampton to Chester-le-Street.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Chester-Le-Street via Birmingham New Street and Darlington in around 4h 59m.

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