The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester-le-Street takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 21m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 24m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester-le-Street is 210.1 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester-Le-Street via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 55m.