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Southampton to Chester-le-Street trains

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The average train between Southampton and Chester-le-Street takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 29m
Duration
341 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southampton to Chester-le-Street train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 4m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 41m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 42m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 19m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 46m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 50m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 23m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 42m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 42m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 23m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 42m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

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  • Distance: 340.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Chester-Le-Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 11m.

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