Chester-le-Street to London by train

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Overview: trains from Chester-le-Street to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester-le-Street to London, 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 00:24 View journey
Last train 21:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 384
Trains / day 58 View all
Cheapest journey £48.57 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 23m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Chester-le-Street to London by train

Want to know how to get from Chester-le-Street to London by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Chester-le-Street to London take around 2 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 384 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Chester-le-Street is scheduled to depart at around  00:24. The last departure is usually at around 21:09 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Chester-le-Street at around 06:11, with the last train leaving at around 21:09. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 58 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £48.57.

We think any time is a great time to visit London, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to London.

Is there a direct train from Chester-le-Street to London?

The journey between Chester-le-Street and London usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Chester-le-Street to London every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Chester-le-Street to London?

The Chester-le-Street to London train travel takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Chester-le-Street to London train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to London leaving Chester-le-Street at around 00:24 and the last train leaving at around 21:09 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Chester-le-Street at around 06:11, with the final departure at 21:09.

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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.