Travelling from London to Chester-le-Street by train

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

The fastest trains from London to Chester-le-Street take around 2 hours and 53 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 384 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around  07:00. The last departure is usually at around 23:33 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 07:00, with the last train leaving at around 22:35. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 24 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 47 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £221.25.

We think any time is a great time to visit Chester-le-Street, 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 Chester-le-Street.

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

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

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

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The London to Chester-le-Street train travel takes about 2 hours and 53 minutes, no matter when you leave.

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

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Chester-le-Street leaving London at around 07:00 and the last train leaving at around 23:33 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 07:00, with the final departure at 22:35.