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.
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.



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4h 42m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Southampton to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Southampton to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Chester-le-Street is 439.9 km. The road distance is 548 km.
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.