The average train between Sheffield and Chester-le-Street takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Sheffield to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Sheffield to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sheffield and Chester-le-Street is 164.2 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Chester-Le-Street via York in around 2h 15m.