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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Chester takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 51m
£56–100

South Shields to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales8h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Chester? 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 South Shields to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Chester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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