The average train between Rugby and Chester-le-Street takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 Rugby and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 4:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Rugby to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Rugby to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rugby and Chester-le-Street is 277.4 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Chester-Le-Street via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 40m.