Chester-le-Street to Durham by train

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Overview: trains from Chester-le-Street to Durham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester-le-Street to Durham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:11 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 5m View journey
Distance (km) 8
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey £5.29 View journey
Avg journey time 7m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Chester-le-Street to Durham by train

Considering a train trip from Chester-le-Street to Durham? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Chester-le-Street to Durham

Getting from Chester-le-Street to Durham by rail typically costs £5.29, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Chester-le-Street and Durham

If you are taking the train from Chester-le-Street to Durham, you will have 29 trains each day (with a departure every 19 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:12. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:33. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:11, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:40.

How long does the train from Chester-le-Street to Durham take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 5 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 8 kilometres.

Booking Chester-le-Street to Durham trains in advance

Booking your Chester-le-Street to Durham tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 and a half months before departure.

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Learn more about train travel from Chester-le-Street to Durham

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Durham city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Chester-le-Street to Durham

Want to know more about your journey from Chester-le-Street to Durham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Chester-le-Street to Durham covers 8 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.