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Trip Summary
There are 7 daily trains from Chester-le-Street to Manchester. Traveling by train from Chester-le-Street to Manchester usually takes around 2 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest TransPennine Express train can make the trip in 2 hours and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 99 mi (159 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 27m |
| Lowest price | $70.06 |
| Trains per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Chester-le-Street to Manchester?
TransPennine Express is the one and only train line which connects Chester-le-Street to Manchester. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Express | 7 | 2h 33m | $72.17 |
TransPennine Express train tickets from Chester-le-Street to Manchester start from $70, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 TransPennine Express schedules to Manchester. TransPennine Express in Chester-le-Street leaves from Chester-Le-Street Station . And in Manchester trains arrive at Manchester Victoria .
From Chester-le-Street to Manchester train travel on TransPennine Express takes 2 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Manchester faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 27 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Chester-le-Street to Manchester tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Chester-le-Street at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 7 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Chester-le-Street to Manchester.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Manchester to Chester-le-Street.
City Information
Manchester
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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Chester-le-Street?
Main departure station: Chester-Le-Street Station
There is one train station in Chester-le-Street.
All train stations in Chester-le-Street:
Chester-Le-Street Station
Where is the train station in Manchester?
Main arrival station: Manchester Victoria
Manchester has one train station.
Train stations in Manchester:
Manchester Victoria
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