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Trip Summary
14 trains operate daily from Bedford to Chester-le-Street. The train trip from Bedford to Chester-le-Street is usually about 5 hours and 30 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest East Midlands Trains + Connections train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 14 minutes.
| Distance | 194 mi (312 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 14m |
| Lowest price | $232.71 |
| Most frequent service | East Midlands Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bedford to Chester-le-Street?
2 train services operate from Bedford to Chester-le-Street. East Midlands Trains + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 8 | 4h 36m | $228.56 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 6 | 6h 43m | $238.26 |
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Bedford to Chester-le-Street start from $229, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Chester-le-Street. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Bedford leaves from Ashburnham Road . And in Chester-le-Street trains arrive at Chester-le-Street Station .
From Bedford to Chester-le-Street train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 4 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Chester-le-Street faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 14 minutes.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Bedford to Chester-le-Street start from $229, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Chester-le-Street. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Bedford leaves from Bedford St Johns . And in Chester-le-Street trains arrive at Chester-le-Street Station .
From Bedford to Chester-le-Street train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 6 hours and 43 minutes. If you are looking to get to Chester-le-Street faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 14 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bedford and Chester-le-Street is approximately 194 miles, or 312 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 30 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bedford to Chester-le-Street on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Bedford at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 14 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chester-le-Street to Bedford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bedford?
Main departure station: St Johns Train Station
There are two stations in Bedford where you can board the train to Chester-le-Street.
All train stations in Bedford:
St Johns Train Station
Ashburnham Road
Where is the train station in Chester-le-Street?
Main arrival station: Chester-le-Street Station
Chester-le-Street has one train station.
Train stations in Chester-le-Street:
Chester-le-Street Station
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